Auslander Family Foundation Incorporated
Auslander Family Foundation is a private family grantmaking foundation based in Mooresville, NC. The official site (http://auslanderfoundation.org/) publishes the foundation's mission statement and hosts PDF copies of tax returns (2019–2023). Public records (ProPublica, Candid/GuideStar) list the same EIN and reference this website.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit whose work aligns with the foundation's observed priorities (mental health, environmental conservation, animal welfare, veterans' health, dental/health, or youth services), preferably with in-state programs or clear local impact in North Carolina.
Good Fit
- • Programs that map to the foundation's stated purposes (mental health, environment, animal welfare, veterans, dental health, youth).
- • Able to demonstrate local NC impact or an existing presence in one of the states the foundation has funded.
- • Request sizes in the foundation's typical range (roughly $1K–$10K).
- • A track record that can be referenced by the foundation or by previously funded organizations for a referral.
Geography
Grants appear across eight states, but about half of the dollars in the latest year went to North Carolina, indicating a multi-state footprint with a strong in-state concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients across health, environment, animal welfare, veterans, dental care and youth programs, and the portfolio includes both returning (12) and new (9) grantees, indicating broad institutional and mission variety for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows nine new recipients in the latest year (about 43%), which suggests the foundation does fund newcomers; however the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and does not run an open solicitation, so entry appears possible but informal and relationship-driven rather than a public application route.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
