The Topfer Family Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation established in 2000 by Morton and Angela Topfer and their children. Based in Austin, Texas, the foundation is committed to helping people connect to the tools and resources needed to build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and has been tax-exempt since September 2001.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.7M
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+33.4% YoY
Grant Count
97
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+19.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The foundation is committed to helping people connect to the tools and resources needed to build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives.
Program Areas:
- Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment
- Youth Enrichment
- Children's Health
- Aging In Place
- Job Training & Support
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Recent grant activity shows:
Grant Range
** $25–$177,500
How to Apply
** Requests must be submitted online through the foundation's application page. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation limits its giving to the communities where Topfer family members reside:
- Primary areas: Greater Austin, Texas and greater Chicago, Illinois metropolitan areas
- Recent expansion: The foundation has recently begun providing grants to organizations in Denver, Colorado and Broward County, Florida (currently not accepting new inquiries for Denver)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $28,384,401
- Total Revenues: $1,867,573
- Total Expenses: $2,715,348
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 2
Historical Assets:
- 2022: $29,037,056
- 2021: $28,882,108
- 2020: $26,709,469
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,696,006 | $28,384,401 | $29,037,056 |
| Revenue | $1,467,724 | $1,867,573 | $2,894,961 |
| Expenses | $3,049,382 | $2,715,348 | $3,000,395 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,512,983 | $1,980,475 | $2,799,400 |
| Net Investment Income | $623,143 | $626,545 | $1,683,737 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,274,392 | $1,470,491 | $1,425,450 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Topfer Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Linda Foster
- Founders: Morton and Angela Topfer, along with their children
- Board: Mort's children serve on the foundation board and actively participate in the grantmaking process
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN TOPFER | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| RICHARD TOPFER | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JACQUELINE TOPFER HYNEK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE HYNEK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy Suite B310, Austin, TX 78746
- Phone: 512-329-6600
- Email: info@topferfoundation.org
- Website: topferfamilyfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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