Bo Foundation
Accepts applications
Bo Foundation is a private foundation in Spring, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$145,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$120,700
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $155,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 1 | $49,290 |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 2 | $83,484 |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 9 | $120,700 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tim Schumacher 28507 Waterbend Way, Spring, TX 77386 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 980-4507 |
| What to submit | Online application. Required contents include documents supporting the claim, such as a death certificate or worker's compensation claim. |
| Deadlines | During application window; varies based on funds. |
| Restrictions | The main mission of this foundation is to support, financially and emotionally, grieving petroleum industry families with childern that lose their primary provider. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $145,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch Education Foundation | Financial support after tragedy | $25,000 |
| Reece Cipra Trust | Financial support after tragedy | $25,000 |
| Ella Ciprra Trust | Financial support after tragedy | $25,000 |
| Suzie Leighton | Financial support after tragedy | $25,000 |
| Sara Hays | Financial support after tragedy | $15,000 |
| Ellesca Sanders Parnell | Financial support after tragedy | $10,000 |
| Michele Kelley | Financial support after tragedy | $10,000 |
| Spring Branch Sports Assoc | Financial support after tragedy | $5,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Financial support after tragedy | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Schumacher
- Mark Contreras
- Jason Stephens
- Vincent Guercio
- Irvin Hernandez
- Archie Arredondo
- Daniel Sandland
Questions people ask
Does Bo Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: During application window; varies based on funds..
How much does Bo Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Schumacher (Director), Mark Contreras (Officer), Jason Stephens (Officer) and Vincent Guercio (Officer) among 7 officers and trustees.