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Buena Vista Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Betsy G Abell. It holds total assets of $32.8M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $14.4M in 2010 to $29.5M 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Buena Vista Foundation has made 134 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.5M in 2021 to $1.1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $550K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 40 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.
Buena Vista Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 134 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, TN, GA.
Buena Vista Foundation has distributed a total of $3.9M across 134 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $550K.
Buena Vista Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Buena Vista Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy G Abell | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| G Hughes Abell | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$29.5M
Fair Market Value
$29.5M
Net Worth
$29.5M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$1.4M
Total: $27.9M
Total Grants
134
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
60
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward'S UniversityBUENA VISTA FOUNDATION CAMP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | Austin, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Waterloo GreenwaySUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Todos Juntos Learning CenterSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $97K | 2023 |
| United Way For Greater AustinSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $90K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Texas At Austindell MedicalDELL MED - CENTER FOR HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS | Austin, TX | $70K | 2023 |
| Social Good FundSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| St David'S Episcopal ChurchSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Communities In SchoolsSUPPORT EDUCATION | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Texas At Austinblanton MuseumK-12 GALLERY TEACHING FELLOWS | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Book FestivalTEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL GALA, ANNUAL FUND | Austin, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Austin Education FundSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $34K | 2023 |
| Humanities TexasSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Austin Pals Campaign For The FutureSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Explore AustinSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| St David'S Foundation Community FundSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At AustinTEXAS INSTITUTE FOR CHILD & FAMILY WELL BEING | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Greater TexasSUPPORT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Mainspring SchoolSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Texas State History Museum FoundationSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Pease Park ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT FUND | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food BankSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children AustinSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| Texas TribuneTRIBFEAST | Austin, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Waco FoundationSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Waco, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Philanthropy AdvocatesSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| King Ranch Institute For Ranch ManagementSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Kingsville, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Trinity Street At St David'SSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Lbj LibrarySUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Texas Elementary SchoolSUPPORT EDUCATION FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| 19th NewsGENERAL SUPPORT FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Avance - AustinSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt UniversitySUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Heartgift FoundationSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Texans Care For ChildrenSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Austin Child Guidance CenterSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Shoal Creek ConservancySUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Center For Child ProtectionGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Trail ConservancySUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Borderlands Research InstituteSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Alpine, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of San SabaSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | San Saba, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Chancellor'S CouncilSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Kut 905SUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Klru-Tv Austin PbsSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Colorado River AllianceSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| St John'S SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT FUND | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |