Buena Vista Foundation

Buena Vista Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas with $32.8M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$32.8Mtotal assets
1998IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Buena Vista Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $1.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • St Edward's University $200K
  • Waterloo Greenway $100K
  • Todos Juntos Learning Center $97K
  • United Way For Greater Austin $90K
  • Univ Of Texas At Austindell Medical $70K
  • Social Good Fund $60K
  • St David's Episcopal Church $60K
  • Univ Of Texas At Austinblanton Museum $50K
  • Communities In Schools $50K
  • Texas Book Festival $35K
  • Austin Education Fund $34K
  • Humanities Texas $25K
  • Austin Pals Campaign For The Future $25K
  • Explore Austin $25K
  • St David's Foundation Community Fund $20K
  • University Of Texas At Austin $15K
  • Planned Parenthood Greater Texas $15K
  • Mainspring School $15K
  • Texas State History Museum Foundation $15K
  • Pease Park Conservancy $10K
  • Central Texas Food Bank $10K
  • Friends Of The Children Austin $9K
  • Texas Tribune $8K
  • Waco Foundation $6K
  • Philanthropy Advocates $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$1.1M
  • FY2021$1.5M
  • FY2022$1.2M
  • FY2023$1.1M

About Buena Vista Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersHouston, Texas
  • EIN742869876
  • IRS ruling1998

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Buena Vista Foundation?

Buena Vista Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas with $32.8M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Buena Vista Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Buena Vista Foundation?

Buena Vista Foundation's EIN is 742869876. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Buena Vista Foundation?

Private foundations like Buena Vista Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Buena Vista Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.