The Pine Foundation
The Pine Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $167K. Net investment income was $132K.
The Pine Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pine Foundation gave $167K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,000
- -37.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,833
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $3,701,148
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 Pine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Book Festival ($100K). Together the top 6 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 39 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pine Foundation gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2024) to $515K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Book Festival Austin, TX | Community Enrichment Through Literature | $100,000 |
| Buggy Barn Museum Blanco, TX | To Support Historical Preservation | $30,000 |
| Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department Johnson City, TX | To Purchase Necessary Safety Equipment | $20,000 |
| Joyce Meyer Ministries Fenton, MO | Disaster Relief - Hand of Hope | $7,000 |
| Foundation for the Homeless Austin, TX | To Support Individuals/Families Experiencing Food Insecurity & Homelessness | $5,000 |
| The James Dick Foundation Round Top, TX | Scholarships | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,701,148 | $142,987 | $201,676 | $167,000 | 6 | $169,782 | $132,290 | $452,494 |
| 2023 | $3,759,837 | $548,429 | $288,856 | $269,000 | 7 | $269,348 | $532,024 | $383,936 |
| 2022 | $3,500,264 | $239,935 | $243,712 | $223,000 | 6 | $225,500 | $223,252 | $362,701 |
| 2021 | $3,504,041 | $119,804 | $542,034 | $515,000 | 11 | $517,500 | $110,017 | $395,750 |
| 2020 | $3,926,271 | $452,251 | $526,228 | $505,000 | 9 | — | $435,875 | $341,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $452K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pine Foundation is led by Brigid Anne Cockrum, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brigid Anne Cockrum
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Albrecht
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Cockrum
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Tate Cockrum
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joe W. Bratcher III (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Pine Foundation
How much does The Pine Foundation give each year?
The Pine Foundation gave $167K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $269K across 7 grants.
What is The Pine Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $27,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pine Foundation give grants?
The Pine Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Pine Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Pine Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Pine Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Book Festival ($100,000), Buggy Barn Museum ($30,000) and Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pine Foundation?
The Pine Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $452K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Pine Foundation's EIN?
The Pine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2387801. 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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