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Backcountry Charitable Trust is a private trust based in AUSTIN, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is James H Holland. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2011 to $4.3M 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. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Connecticut, New York, Texas. According to available records, Backcountry Charitable Trust has made 25 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $53K. Annual giving has decreased from $586K in 2021 to $335K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $429K, with an average award of $106K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Utah, California, Texas, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$159K
Average Grant
$144K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 5 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.
Backcountry Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, CA, TX.
Backcountry Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $2.7M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $53K, with an average of $106K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $429K.
Backcountry Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Backcountry Charitable Trust is headquartered in AUSTIN, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph J Holland | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James H Holland | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$387K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$9.8M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$335K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$214K
Distribution Amount
$431K
Total: $3.3M
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$106K
Median Grant
$53K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usa Nordic SportGENERAL | Park City, UT | $120K | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Innerscience Research FundGENERAL | Yelm, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights And ExpressionGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| St Stephens Episcopal SchoolGENERAL | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas - AustinGENERAL | Austin, TX | $200K | 2022 |
| Standford UniversityGENERAL | Stanford, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Natural Goodness FoundationGENERAL | Draper, UT | $30K | 2022 |
| Give To Give FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Pacific Institute Of Medical ResearchGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL | Concord, NH | $100K | 2021 |
| Ford K Sayre Memorial Ski CouncilGENERAL | Hanover, NH | $53K | 2021 |
| Emory UniversityGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2021 |
| The Good Food InstituteGENERAL | Washington, DC | $50K | 2021 |
| Nuclear Threat InitiativeGENERAL | Washington, DC | $50K | 2021 |
| Microbiome Research FoundationGENERAL | Ventura, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| St Stephen'S Episcopal SchoolGENERAL | Austin, TX | $5K | 2021 |
| Nansen Ski ClubGENERAL | Berlin, NH | $2K | 2021 |