Astros Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Astros Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 102 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 88 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
Astros Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Astros Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 68 | $2.2 million |
| Arkansas | 1 | $150,000 |
| California | 3 | $66,279 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $58,015 |
| Florida | 1 | $55,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade Day | Support Programs | $300,000 |
| Cy-Hope Inc | Support Programs | $270,257 |
| Avondale House | Support Programs | $200,000 |
| Candlelights Childhood Cancer Family Alliance | Support Programs | $150,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Support Programs | $150,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Support Programs | $150,000 |
| Big Love Cancer Care Services | Support Programs | $150,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | Support Programs | $100,000 |
| Tejano Center for Community Concerns | Support Programs | $100,000 |
| The Imani School | Support Programs | $100,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Support Programs | $80,000 |
| Athletes and Causes | Support Programs | $55,000 |
| Cajun Navy Ground Force | Support Programs | $53,015 |
| Bread of Life | Support Programs | $39,083 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Support Programs | $26,028 |
| Mr October Foundation for Kids | Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Yes to Youth | Support Programs | $22,932 |
| Cactus Jack Foundation | Support Programs | $22,410 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater | Support Programs | $22,230 |
| Houston Texans Foundation | Support Programs | $20,711 |
| Habitat for Humanity Montgomer | Support Programs | $20,367 |
| Honeywell STEM | Support Programs | $20,000 |
| G-Unity Foundation | Support Programs | $18,869 |
| Sire Inc | Support Programs | $18,351 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Houston | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| Joe Namath Charitable Foundation | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| Agape Ranch | Support Programs | $13,458 |
| Angel Reach Inc | Support Programs | $12,375 |
| Breakthrough Houston | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Angel by Nature | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui in | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Bregman Cares | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Houston Christian University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Latin Women's Initiative | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| MLB Youth Programs | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Pink Bows Foundation | Support Programs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jared Crane
- Jud Grady
- Doug Bauer
- Jim Crane
- Paula Harris
- Michael Slaughter
- Marian Harper
- Terri Havens
- Johnny Johnson
- Mike Metz
- Claire Allen Neal
- Krystal Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Astros Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Astros Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Astros Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jared Crane (President), Jud Grady (Board Member), Doug Bauer (Board Member) and Jim Crane (Board Member) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Astros Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.