The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 33 grants totaling $142,000 to charitable organizations.
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation gave $142K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,000
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,303
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,111,398
- -5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 171068, San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 732-9227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Families SCN2A Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 162 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (37%), Pennsylvania (28%), Texas (25%), New York (8%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 33 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2020) to $142K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families SCN2A Foundation Gettysburg, PA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA | General Purpose | $35,500 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Harmon Recovery Foundation La Quinta, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Houston, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Found Eldorado CC Scholarship Indian Wells, CA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Desert Community Fnd Toscana Scholarship Fund Indian Wells, CA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| United Way San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,111,398 | $86,221 | $152,168 | $142,000 | 33 | $142,000 | $74,969 | $163,474 |
| 2024 | $1,177,345 | $-6,965 | $141,209 | $128,500 | 34 | $128,500 | $69,281 | $139,757 |
| 2023 | $1,463,362 | $66,449 | $134,958 | $126,500 | 35 | $126,500 | $56,864 | $124,990 |
| 2022 | $1,531,871 | $-220,667 | $133,514 | $131,000 | 31 | $131,000 | $48,128 | $125,805 |
| 2021 | $1,886,052 | $55,463 | $131,966 | $120,500 | 29 | $120,500 | $49,997 | $131,054 |
| 2020 | $1,962,555 | $266,844 | $119,173 | $113,000 | 28 | — | $261,395 | $116,714 |
| 2019 | $1,814,884 | $42,777 | $122,838 | $117,000 | 26 | — | $66,800 | $111,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Eisenhower Medical Center says it serves changing healthcare needs through patient care, education, and research. Harmon Recovery Foundation says it provides financial assistance to rehabilitation facilities and to people who need help attending rehabilitation programs. Other recipients include educational institutions and organizations supporting children in Bexar County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $142,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $40,000 to Families SCN2A Foundation, $35,500 to Eisenhower Medical Center, and $10,000 each to Columbia University, Harmon Recovery Foundation, and MD Anderson. These grants were listed for general purpose.
Other 2025 awards included $5,000 to the University of Incarnate Word and $2,000 each to Desert Community Fnd Toscana Scholarship Fund, Hoover Institution, and United Way in San Antonio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward H Austin Jr and Ruth Campbell Austin as trustees.
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward H Austin Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ruth Campbell Austin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation
How much does The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation give each year?
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation gave $142K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $129K across 34 grants.
What is The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,303, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation give grants?
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and Texas (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (16 grants) and Indian Wells, CA (2 grants).
Does The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Families SCN2A Foundation ($40,000), Eisenhower Medical Center ($35,500) and Columbia University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation?
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (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 does The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Eisenhower Medical Center says it serves changing healthcare needs through patient care, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's EIN?
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7064689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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