Carruth Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carruth Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fredericksburg, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $500,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $125,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $500,626 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,626 | 16 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 12 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
Carruth Family 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.
What Carruth Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $275,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $125,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KBC Ministries Inc | Operating expenses | $125,000 |
| Marine Reach Global | Operating expenses | $125,000 |
| Reach the Rest Inc | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner Inc | Youth agricultural education | $41,000 |
| Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show | Programs | $37,000 |
| Gillespie County Historical Society Pioneer Museum | Operating expenses | $35,000 |
| Angel Flight Inc | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Golden Hub Meals on Wheels | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | Museum programs | $5,000 |
| Boot Ranch Scholarship Fund | Scholarship fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Texas Baptist Men | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Center | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Don Carruth
- Cathy Carruth
- Richard Burden
Questions people ask
Does Carruth Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carruth Family Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Carruth Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Don Carruth (Director), Cathy Carruth (Director) and Richard Burden (Director).
What does Carruth Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.