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Caritas of Austin

Austin, Texas  ·  EIN 741909670  ·  Private foundation

Based in Austin, Texas, Caritas of Austin has awarded $7.6M across 73 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Safe Alliance. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.7M
Total assets
73
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Caritas of Austin funds

Caritas of Austin's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, housing & homelessness.

Food & AgricultureHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population.

homeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Caritas of Austin, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Safe Alliance
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$337K2022
Foundation for the Homeless
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$307K2024
Lifeworks
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$290K2022
Salvation Army
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$289K2022
Lifeworks
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$257K2024
Foundation for the Homeless
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$254K2023
Lifeworks
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$248K2023
Salvation Army
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$185K2024
The Safe Alliance
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$185K2024
Salvation Army
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$180K2023
The Safe Alliance
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$172K2023
Foundation for the Homeless
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$159K2022
Family Eldercare
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$144K2023
Aids Services of Austin
TO PROVIDE DIRECT CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH HIV
Austin, TX$141K2019
Family Eldercare
TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Austin, TX$135K2022

Caritas of Austin giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$812K
2018$861K
2019$900K
2020$977K
2022$1.7M
2023$1.2M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Caritas of Austin

Caritas of Austin's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at caritasofaustin.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Caritas of Austin

Does Caritas of Austin accept grant applications?
Caritas of Austin's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Caritas of Austin fund?
Caritas of Austin's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include The Safe Alliance, Foundation for the Homeless, Lifeworks. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Caritas of Austin give in grants?
Caritas of Austin reported $6.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.6M over 73 grants.
Where is Caritas of Austin located?
Caritas of Austin is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 741909670.
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About this profile. This page is built from Caritas of Austin's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Caritas of Austin. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.