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Still Water Foundation II

Austin, Texas  ·  EIN 473532637  ·  Private foundation

Based in Austin, Texas, Still Water Foundation II has awarded $49.9M across 322 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to St Stephen's Episcopal School. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$126.8M
Total assets
322
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Still Water Foundation II funds

Still Water Foundation II's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include rural communities.

rural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Still Water Foundation II, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
St Stephen's Episcopal School
EDUCATIONAL - FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Austin, TX$3.0M2022
St Stephen's Episcopal School
EDUCATIONAL - TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S ENDOWMENT.
Austin, TX$3.0M2023
St Stephen's Episcopal School
EDUCATIONAL - FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Austin, TX$3.0M2024
San Francisco Zen Center
CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
San Francisco, CA$2.8M2024
Blanton Museum of Art
CULTURAL - FOR THE GROUNDS REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Austin, TX$1.1M2022
Blanton Museum of Art
CULTURAL - FOR THE GROUNDS REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Austin, TX$1.0M2023
Landmarks - the University of Texas at Austin
CULTURAL - FOR THE ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN.
Austin, TX$1.0M2023
West Texas Rehab Center
CHARITABLE - TO SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Abilene, TX$1.0M2024
Landmarks - the University of Texas at Austin
CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Austin, TX$1.0M2024
Blanton Museum of Art
CULTURAL - FOR THE GROUNDS REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Austin, TX$1.0M2024
Hardin-simmons University
EDUCATIONAL - TO SUPPORT NEW NURSING FACILITIES.
Abilene, TX$1.0M2024
Waterloo Greenway Conservancy
CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Austin, TX$750K2024
Permian Basin Area Foundation
CHARITABLE - STILL WATER FOUNDATION II DONOR-ADVISED FUND.
Midland, TX$625K2024
St Stephen's Episcopal School
EDUCATIONAL - TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S ENDOWMENT.
Austin, TX$520K2022
St John's College
EDUCATIONAL - TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL AID FOR THE STUDENTS ON THE SANTA FE CAMPUS.
Santa Fe, NM$500K2022

Still Water Foundation II giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.5M
2022$12.9M
2023$11.7M
2024$19.8M

How to apply for funding from Still Water Foundation II

Still Water Foundation II'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Still Water Foundation II

Does Still Water Foundation II accept grant applications?
Still Water Foundation II'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 Still Water Foundation II fund?
Still Water Foundation II's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include St Stephen's Episcopal School, St Stephen's Episcopal School, St Stephen's Episcopal School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Still Water Foundation II give in grants?
Still Water Foundation II reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.9M over 322 grants.
Where is Still Water Foundation II located?
Still Water Foundation II is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 473532637.
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About this profile. This page is built from Still Water Foundation II'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 Still Water Foundation II. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.