Todd R Wagner Foundation
The Todd R Wagner Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. It supports efforts to improve the lives of at-risk children and residents of underserved communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged youth and programs addressing global issues affecting youth and the environment.
Todd R Wagner Foundation at a glance
In short: Todd R Wagner Foundation gave $1.5M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in California. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,535,000
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,739
- +52.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,108,234
- -31.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Todd R Wagner Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Sam Myers
Mailing address: 11405 Calle Verde Cove, Dallas, TX 78759
Phone: (512) 481-1493
Website: https://toddwagnerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Todd R Wagner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cause Reports Inc ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 107 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 62% of grant dollars and Florida received 24%. Virginia, New York, and Indiana each received 3% to 4%. The grants also included recipients in other states, including Washington, Mississippi, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Todd R Wagner Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $129K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 156% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 687% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cause Reports Inc Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Information Provider | $800,000 |
| Carrollwood Day School Education Inc Tampa, FL | Education | $225,000 |
| After-School All Stars Los Angeles, CA | Youth Services | $100,000 |
| The First Tee Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Youth Activities | $100,000 |
| Hoosiers for Good Inc Bloomington, IN | Youth Services | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Ketterling Cancer Center New York, NY | Health Services | $50,000 |
| University of Virginia Advancement Operations Act Charlottesville, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| A Sense of Home Hawthorne, CA | Youth Services | $35,000 |
| Bgold Inc Tarpon Springs, FL | Human Services | $25,000 |
| Environmental Working Group Washington, DC | Health Services | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,108,234 | $764,091 | $2,160,329 | $1,535,000 | 23 | $2,134,747 | $825,525 | $310,764 |
| 2023 | $4,504,472 | $-77,684 | $1,336,887 | $1,227,000 | 28 | $1,315,177 | $81,620 | $360,845 |
| 2022 | $5,910,955 | $-9,626 | $854,719 | $801,906 | 26 | $822,985 | $76,411 | $406,761 |
| 2021 | $6,775,300 | $81,779 | $657,348 | $599,000 | 15 | $609,932 | $295,234 | $417,049 |
| 2020 | $7,350,869 | $445,835 | $381,928 | $302,500 | 15 | — | $866,612 | $339,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Todd R Wagner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $311K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it seeks to expand opportunities for disadvantaged youth and underserved communities through education, technology, and enrichment. It describes programs that help young people build academic proficiency, technology skills, discipline, and an appreciation for hard work. Its 2024 filing describes the Food Safe Program, which aims to educate the public about harmful food additives and ultra-processed foods, support efforts to clean up the food supply, and work with farmers on financially viable and sustainable practices.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, youth services and activities, health services, human services, and military-veteran support. Among the grantees, Cause Reports says it provides financial and programmatic review of public charities for potential funders; A Sense of Home says it creates homes for young people who have aged out of foster care; and the Environmental Working Group says it works to empower people to live healthier lives in healthier environments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,535,000 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $800,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $800,000 to Cause Reports, $225,000 to Carrollwood Day School Education, $100,000 to After-School All Stars, and $100,000 to The First Tee. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Hoosiers for Good, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and University of Virginia Advancement Operations.
The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To be considered for a contribution, grant, or scholarship, applicants should submit information in narrative form to the foundation. The filing states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd R Wagner as chairman and CEO, Schuyler Hansen as president, Matthew J Dolan as secretary, and Leslie W McMahon as treasurer.
Todd R Wagner Foundation is led by Todd R. Wagner, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd R. Wagner
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Schuyler Hansen
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie W. McMahon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Dolan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Todd R Wagner Foundation
How much does Todd R Wagner Foundation give each year?
Todd R Wagner Foundation gave $1.5M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 28 grants.
What is Todd R Wagner Foundation's typical grant size?
Todd R Wagner Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $66,739, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Todd R Wagner Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Todd R Wagner Foundation give grants?
Todd R Wagner Foundation gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does Todd R Wagner Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Todd R Wagner Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (5 grants), "Youth Services" (4 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Todd R Wagner Foundation's largest grantees?
Todd R Wagner Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cause Reports Inc ($800,000), Carrollwood Day School Education Inc ($225,000) and After-School All Stars ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Todd R Wagner Foundation?
Todd R Wagner Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $311K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Todd R Wagner Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it seeks to expand opportunities for disadvantaged youth and underserved communities through education, technology, and enrichment. It describes programs that help young people build academic proficiency, technology skills, discipline, and an appreciation for hard work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Todd R Wagner Foundation?
Todd R Wagner Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check toddwagnerfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Todd R Wagner Foundation's EIN?
Todd R Wagner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2028112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Todd R Wagner Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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