Also known as: Effie & Wofford Cain Foundation · Cain Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 756030774) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation reported 48 grants totaling $5,998,910 to 45 organizations across 5 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $2,600,000 to The University of Texas at Austin.
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3 of the 48 grants in this filing (2024) — $64,000 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | $4,676,910 |
| Trinity Valley Community College Foundation | Athens, TX | $300,000 |
| Texans for Greater Mental Health | Garland, TX | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Austin | Austin, TX | $77,000 |
| Americans for Ibogaine | Tyler, TX | $75,000 |
| Sonic Guild | Austin, TX | $65,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | $60,000 |
| City of Athens TX | Athens, TX | $55,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | Dallas, TX | $50,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project | New York, NY | $40,000 |
| Athens Christian Preparatory Academy | Athens, TX | $30,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance | Austin, TX | $25,000 |
| CASA of Trinity Valley | Athens, TX | $25,000 |
| Swan Songs | Austin, TX | $25,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | Bellevue, ID | $25,000 |
| National Football Foundation | Austin, TX | $24,000 |
| Disciples Clinic | Athens, TX | $20,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Athens | Athens, TX | $20,000 |
| Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Austin, TX | $20,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $20,000 |
| Athens First Methodist Church | Athens, TX | $15,000 |
| Baby2Baby | Log Angeles, CA | $15,000 |
| BookSpring | Austin, TX | $15,000 |
| California State UniversityNorthridge Trust Fund | Northridge, CA | $15,000 |
| Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation | Mabank, TX | $15,000 |
| Eastern Hills Church of Christ | Athens, TX | $15,000 |
| Henderson County Food Pantry | Athens, TX | $15,000 |
| Keep Athens Beautiful | Athens, TX | $15,000 |
| Radiant Hearts Collective | Austin, TX | $15,000 |
| Give A Beat Foundation | Austin, TX | $10,000 |
| Henderson County Performing Arts Center | Athens, TX | $10,000 |
| Henderson County Young Life | Athens, TX | $10,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | $10,000 |
| House of Songs | Austin, TX | $10,000 |
| Lila Lane Outreach | Athens, TX | $10,000 |
| Public Library Fund | Athens, TX | $10,000 |
| Visitation Academy of St Louis County | St Louis, MO | $10,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Austin, TX | $10,000 |
| Austin Police Operation Blue Santa | Austin, TX | $8,000 |
| DriveASenior Austin | Austin, TX | $8,000 |
| Abundant Life Pregnancy Center | Athens, TX | $5,000 |
| Athens High School | Athens, TX | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Public Safety Commission | Austin, TX | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Ministry | Tyler, TX | $5,000 |
| Stage Notes Performing Arts Center | Athens, TX | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
