Marilyn Augur Family Foundation
The Marilyn Augur Family Foundation is a Dallas-based private 501(c)(3) family foundation that funds organizations addressing basic human needs (food, shelter, clothing, health, education) with an emphasis on children and Christian organizations. The foundation's official website (Squarespace) lists grant preferences, contact details ([email protected], Dallas address, phone) and states it does not accept unsolicited applications.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Dallas-area nonprofit or faith-based organization addressing basic human needs (food, shelter, health, children’s services) with a clear, concise pre-application case and local track record.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving basic human needs in the Dallas area
- • Christian or faith-based organizations focused on children or families
- • Clear capital or program funding need that can be summarized in a 1–2 page pre-application letter
- • Capacity to accept grants across a range of sizes (small operational grants up to larger capital gifts)
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Texas (about 87% of dollars) but the foundation made grants to organizations in several other states in the latest year, so the footprint is primarily in-state with occasional out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded dozens of distinct organizations each year (32 distinct recipients in 2024 and 35–55 in prior years), with a substantial number of new recipients alongside recurring grantees, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry exists: the latest year included 17 new recipients and the website and filings provide explicit pre-application letter instructions and a named contact, so unfamiliar applicants who follow the stated process have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
