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Also known as: CHRISTOPHER D BLAU ET AL TRUSTEES
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Augustone Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Hemenway & Barnes. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $460K. Total assets have grown from $472K in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Augustone Foundation has made 60 grants totaling $269K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $175K in 2022 to $94K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New Hampshire, Virginia, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$833
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Augustone Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 60 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NH, VA.
Augustone Foundation has distributed a total of $269K across 60 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K.
Augustone Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Augustone Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy S Blau | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher D Blau | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$129K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$3.2M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$94K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$90K
Distribution Amount
$145K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$269K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct ReliefGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Positive TracksGENERAL PURPOSE | Hanover, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Boca Grande Community CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Boca Grande, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSE | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Environmental CouncilGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kidney Donor AthletesGENERAL PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural HistoryGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Land TrustGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Indigenous Education Foundation Of TanzaniaGENERAL PURPOSE | Pine Bluffs, WY | $3K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Scholarhsip Foundation Of Santa BarbaraGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Mutt ScoutsGENERAL PURPOSE | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Middle SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Casa Del HerreroGENERAL PURPOSE | Montecito, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Animal PadGENERAL PURPOSE | La Mesa, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Bicycle CoalitionGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Unity ShoppeGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Montecito Trails FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Lander, WY | $500 | 2023 |
| The Granada TheatreGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Holderness SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Plymouth, NH | $1K | 2022 |
| Robert Lewis Stevenson SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Pebble Beach, CA | $1K | 2022 |