Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust Grants
Funding Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust provides support for a variety of charitable causes, primarily focusing on organizations based in Texas. Key program areas include arts, education, environmental issues, health, human services, and religion. Eligible organizations must be recognized as 501(c)(3) exempt entities under the Internal Revenue Code. While there are no geographic restrictions, the trust emphasizes support for Texas-based initiatives.
Description of Funding Opportunity
The Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust was created to support a variety of charitable causes. There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust primarily supports organizations located in Texas.
Program Areas
Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Religion
Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
What Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 8
- Total given
- $375K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $10K–$230K
- By dollars: South Carolina 61%, Texas 36%, Oklahoma 3%. Top recipient cities: Bryan, TX; McKinney, TX; Hugo, OK.
- 88% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
First Presbyterian Church · Bryan, TX
General operating
$40K
Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center Inc · Bryan, TX
General operating
$30K
Boys Clubs of Brazos County Inc · Bryan, TX
General operating
$25K
Brazos Valley Food Bank Inc · Bryan, TX
General operating
$15K
Heard Natural History Museum · McKinney, TX
General operating
$15K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Arts
- Education
- Environment
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Religious
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