Topfer Family Foundation
The Topfer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Created in 2000 by Mort and Angela Topfer, it funds nonprofit organizations working to help people build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives, with a focus on communities where Topfer family members reside.
Topfer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Topfer Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 97 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,235,912
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,051
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $26,696,006
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (21 of 97, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (73% 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 Topfer Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications year-round through its online portal and reviews them quarterly. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Required materials include the TFF Budget Information Form, the most recently filed IRS Form 990, the prior year’s audited financial statements, and an annual report if the organization publishes one. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The foundation does not generally support grants or loans to individuals, loans to charitable organizations, requests exceeding 20 percent of an organization’s operating budget, or several other categories, including gala or raffle tickets, school fundraisers, political purposes, and academic or scientific research. It also generally limits support to a program once per calendar year.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted year-round and scheduled for review in the order received. Current grantees should confirm the deadline for their specific quarter with their program officer.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted year-round and scheduled for review in the order received.
- Contact
Application contact: Please Visit The Website At Topferf
Mailing address: 3600 N Capital Of Tx Hwy Ste B320, Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 329-6600
Email: alan_topfer@castletop.org
Website: https://topferfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Topfer Family Foundation
Who Topfer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc ($178K). Together the top 10 received $947K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
535 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 457 grants of 535 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation limits its giving to communities where Topfer family members reside. Its stated areas include the greater Austin, Texas, and greater Chicago, Illinois, metropolitan areas, as well as Denver, Colorado, and Broward County, Florida. For Chicago, Denver, and Broward County, current grantees may apply for renewal funding, while prospective grantees must receive an invitation to apply. The foundation is not currently accepting inquiries from prospective new grantees in Denver. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily in Texas (73%), followed by Florida (12%), Illinois (11%), Colorado (2%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Topfer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 97 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 197% 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 $1.7M (2023) to $2.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 97 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc Austin, TX | To support construction hard costs for phase 3 and holiday needs for client | $177,500 |
| Communities in Schools - Central Texas Inc Austin, TX | To support integrated student supports in Hays county and the male student achievement program, paddles up, and holiday needs for clients | $110,000 |
| Travis County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Centerthe Safe Austin, TX | To support the supportive housing and counseling services, general operating expenses and holiday needs for clients | $108,315 |
| Foundation Communities Austin, TX | To Support Learning Centers and Lamar Square Project | $100,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas Austin, TX | To support seton endowment for dell children's medical center, endowment for children's medical center, and here campaign | $91,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | To support healthy options program for the elderly (HOPE) and holiday needs for clients | $80,000 |
| Skillpoint Alliance Austin, TX | To Support Expanding Training Capacity for Economic Mobility | $80,000 |
| Youth and Family Alliancelifeworks Austin, TX | To support life works' from homelessness to housing and impactful voices programs, and holiday needs for clients | $80,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children Austin, TX | To support residential treatment for children with trauma and holiday needs for clients | $65,000 |
| The Settlement Home Austin, TX | To support trauma-informed residential care and education services and holiday needs for clients | $55,000 |
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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 | $26,696,006 | $1,467,724 | $3,049,382 | $2,235,912 | 97 | $2,512,983 | $623,143 | $1,274,392 |
| 2023 | $28,384,401 | $1,867,573 | $2,715,348 | $1,676,328 | 87 | $1,980,475 | $626,545 | $1,470,491 |
| 2022 | $29,037,056 | $2,894,961 | $3,000,395 | $2,519,305 | 107 | $2,799,400 | $1,683,737 | $1,425,450 |
| 2021 | $28,882,108 | $3,022,321 | $3,020,890 | $2,556,504 | 118 | $2,782,883 | $3,217,796 | $1,510,358 |
| 2020 | $26,709,469 | $2,340,435 | $3,292,737 | $2,886,516 | 126 | — | $2,096,122 | $1,453,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Topfer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 mission is to fund programs and organizations that connect people to the tools and resources they need to build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives. Its five program areas are child abuse prevention and treatment, youth enrichment, job training and support services, children’s health, and aging in place.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its grantmaking. Skillpoint Alliance describes its mission as providing a gateway for individuals to transform their lives through skills-based training and education. Helping Hand Home for Children says it provides trauma-informed therapeutic care for children and families. Central Texas Food Bank describes its work as increasing food access and addressing hunger and poverty, while Hospice Austin provides care and support to people facing serious illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 97 grants totaling $2,235,912. Grant amounts ranged from $52 to $177,500, with a median grant of $12,000.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $177,500 to Mobile Loaves & Fishes for construction costs and holiday needs; $110,000 to Communities in Schools – Central Texas for student supports and related programs; $108,315 to the Travis County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Center (The SAFE) for housing, counseling, operating expenses, and holiday needs; and $100,000 to Foundation Communities for learning centers and the Lamar Square project. Other large awards included $91,000 to Children’s Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas, $80,000 each to Central Texas Food Bank, Skillpoint Alliance, and Youth and Family Alliance/Lifeworks, and $65,000 to Helping Hand Home for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Topfer as president and treasurer; Richard Topfer as director and secretary; and Jacqueline Topfer Hynek and Steve Hynek as directors. The foundation’s history states that Mort Topfer died in 2023 and that family members from three generations continue the foundation’s giving.
Topfer Family Foundation is led by Alan Topfer, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Topfer
President & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Topfer Hynek
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Topfer
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hynek
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Morton Topfer (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Bonnie Topfer Vozar (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.
Frequently asked questions about Topfer Family Foundation
How much does Topfer Family Foundation give each year?
Topfer Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 97 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 87 grants.
What is Topfer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Topfer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $23,051, across 97 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Topfer Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Topfer Family Foundation give grants?
Topfer Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (48 grants), Chicago, IL (12 grants), Denver, CO (4 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (4 grants).
Does Topfer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Topfer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 97) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Employee Matching Grant" (10 grants).
Who are Topfer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Topfer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc ($177,500), Communities in Schools - Central Texas Inc ($110,000) and Travis County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Centerthe Safe ($108,315), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Topfer Family Foundation?
Topfer Family Foundation reported $26.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Topfer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to fund programs and organizations that connect people to the tools and resources they need to build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Topfer Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications year-round through its online portal and reviews them quarterly. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Topfer Family Foundation's EIN?
Topfer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2961304. 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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