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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “lifeworks”
Where the money went
Largest: $513,679 to LifeWorks — supporting foster care youth transitions and resource capabilities 2021-2023
Caritas of AustinAustin, TXCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $1.2M · through 2024Largest: $290,275 to LIFEWORKS — to offer housing and food services to those suffering from homelessness
Largest: $10,000 to LIFEWORKS — lifeworks workforce development program - multi-year grant
Largest: $750,000 to LIFEWORKS - YOUTH & FAMILY ALLIANCE — general support of the organization
Religious Coalition To Assist the HomelessAustin, TXCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $240,000 · through 2024Largest: $60,000 to Lifeworks — shelter for homeless
Largest: $40,000 to LIFEWORKS — health and welfare
Largest: $35,000 to LIFEWORKS LEADERSHIP — general funding
Partnership for Better HealthCarlisle, PACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $340,000 · through 2024Largest: $65,000 to NLC LIFEWORKS — the intake & lifeworks coordinator will assess clients' basic needs and coordinate referrals to local resources to improve the clients' health and well-being.
United Way for Greater AustinAustin, TXCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $140,050 · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to LIFEWORKS — community investment grant
Largest: $20,000 to Lifeworks Services Inc — serving people with disabilities and their families by providing support such as employment services living independently skill development etc.
Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TXCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $900,000 · through 2024Largest: $500,000 to LIFEWORKS — human services
Largest: $20,333 to BLANDEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION — programming; lifeworks art therapy program; public art project
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →