The Haas Family Foundation
The Haas Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $202K. Net investment income was $228K.
The Haas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Haas Family Foundation gave $202K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $201,893
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,237
- +45.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,825,909
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Haas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin Farm Santuary ($51K). Together the top 8 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Haas Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 708% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $202K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Farm Santuary Paige, TX | Unrestricted Use to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $51,000 |
| Austin Ridge Bible Church Austin, TX | Unrestricted Use to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $45,893 |
| 4ATX Foundation Austin, TX | Unrestricted Use to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Austin Wildlife Rescue Austin, TX | Unrestricted Use to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Healing with Horses Manor, TX | Unrestricted Use to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted Use to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Park City Hummingbird Hospital Park City, UT | Unrestricted Use to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Ohana Club of Kona Kailua Kona, HI | Unrestricted Use to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,825,909 | $248,706 | $272,580 | $201,893 | 8 | $251,434 | $227,560 | $214,717 |
| 2023 | $3,849,783 | $-14,749 | $187,909 | $121,098 | 7 | $169,083 | $63,758 | $249,878 |
| 2022 | $3,994,736 | $-68,053 | $210,122 | $165,410 | 3 | $165,999 | $46,813 | $179,392 |
| 2021 | $4,272,911 | $3,118,831 | $54,937 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,589 | $1,104,416 | $124,932 |
| 2020 | $2,020,001 | $2,744,554 | $1,710 | — | — | — | $555,806 | $8,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Haas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Haas Family Foundation is led by Marius A. Haas, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marius A. Haas
President & Treasurer
Director → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lone B. Haas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriella Graner
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$45K (2023) → $45K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gabriella Haas (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Gabriella Graner (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Haas Family Foundation
How much does The Haas Family Foundation give each year?
The Haas Family Foundation gave $202K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 7 grants.
What is The Haas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Haas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,237, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Haas Family Foundation give grants?
The Haas Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Haas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Haas Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Haas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Haas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Austin Farm Santuary ($51,000), Austin Ridge Bible Church ($45,893) and 4ATX Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Haas Family Foundation?
The Haas Family Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Haas Family Foundation?
The Haas Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Austin, TX. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Haas Family Foundation's EIN?
The Haas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3040505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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