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The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation

Austin, Texas  ·  EIN 742766058  ·  Private foundation

The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $553K in grants paid and $15.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 271 individual grants from this funder — $3.4M awarded across 2016–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$553K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.1M
Total assets
271
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation funds

The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, higher education.

Environment & ConservationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Valley Zoological Society
Grant to purchase and prepare for use the Gladys Porter Zoo Conservation Cabin
Brownsville, TX$135K2024
Brownsville Wellness Coalition
Grant to support the StartUp Texas Accelerator Program
Brownsville, TX$117K2024
Mitte Cultural District
Grant to support salary for Executive Director and misc. development/office expenses
Brownsville, TX$107K2023
Mitte Cultural District
Grant to support salary for Executive Director and misc. development/office expenses
Brownsville, TX$100K2024
Mitte Cultural District
Support for the Marketing and Membership Coordinator
Brownsville, TX$70K2022
Huston-tillotson University
Student academic scholarships awarded based on merit and financial need
Austin, TX$50K2017
Austin Habitat for Humanity
2015 Home repair program
Austin, TX$42K2016
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Youth Art andMusicProgram/firesystem operatingexpenses
Brownsville, TX$38K2020
Children's Museum of Brownsville
Cultural center HVAC system
Brownsville, TX$35K2016
Family Eldercare
Helping seniors remain independent, safe and healthy
Austin, TX$30K2016
Austin Habitat for Humanity
ReStore Facility Building Bar
Austin, TX$30K2017
Austin Habitat for Humanity
ReStore Facility Building Bar
Austin, TX$30K2020
Philanthropy Southwest
Sustaining Partner Program
Dallas, TX$26K2017
Mission Capital
Meeting space use of the Carriage House
Austin, TX$25K2017
Boys and Girls Club of Austin and T
Academic success programming at East AustinCollege Prep and Dailey Middle School
Austin, TX$25K2017

The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$693K
2017$695K
2020$553K
2022$380K
2023$389K
2024$679K

How to apply for funding from The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation

From The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Go to www.mittefoundation.org for application deadlines”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at mittefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation

Does The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation fund?
The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Valley Zoological Society, Brownsville Wellness Coalition, Mitte Cultural District. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation give in grants?
The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation reported $553K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 271 grants.
Where is The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation located?
The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 742766058.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation'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 The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.