Families in Nature
Austin, TX ·EIN 47-1614599 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Families in Nature?
Families in Nature is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation ($200K), The Powell Foundation ($120K), Stark Martin Charitable Trust ($93K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $615K in grants to Families in Nature between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | $200,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Powell Foundation | $120,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stark Martin Charitable Trust | $93,100 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Shield-ayres Foundation | $60,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Tejemos Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Austin Community Foundation Inc | $27,250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Better Business Bureau | $16,403 | 1 | 2020 |
| TogetherAustin | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Seawell Elam Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Prentice Foundation Inc | $7,688 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Swantz Family Foundation | $5,500 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| The Webber Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
What grants has Families in Nature received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Swantz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Powell Foundation | Conservation: Conservation/ Environmental Education | $120,000 |
| 2024 | Tejemos Foundation | Program/Project Support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward inclusive environmental education for all abilities | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Stark Martin Charitable Trust | YOUTH EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Shield-ayres Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | TogetherAustin | Provide Flu and Covid vaccines and vaccine information and outreach at Family in Nature events | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward inclusive environmental education and camping for all abilities | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Stark Martin Charitable Trust | YOUTH EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward expanding environmental education and outdoor learning | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Stark Martin Charitable Trust | YOUTH EDUCATION | $17,100 |
| 2022 | Shield-ayres Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Webber Family Foundation | Connect families in time spent in the outdoors | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Prentice Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward expanding environmental education and outdoor learning | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Stark Martin Charitable Trust | YOUTH EDUCATION | $18,000 |
| 2021 | Shield-ayres Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Seawell Elam Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Swantz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,500 |
| 2021 | The Prentice Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Ecologist School Guidebook(ESG): Publication, Distribution and Implementation | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Austin Community Foundation Inc | BRANCH LEVEL SPONSORSHIP - CHARITABLE PORTION ONLY | $27,250 |
| 2020 | Stark Martin Charitable Trust | YOUTH EDUCATION | $18,000 |
| 2020 | Better Business Bureau | COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF | $16,403 |
| 2020 | Shield-ayres Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Prentice Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,688 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Families in Nature?
Families in Nature is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation ($200K), The Powell Foundation ($120K), Stark Martin Charitable Trust ($93K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $615K in grants to Families in Nature between 2020–2025.
Who is Families in Nature's largest funder?
Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Families in Nature, with $200K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Families in Nature received?
IRS 990 filings record $615K in grants to Families in Nature across 27 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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