Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation
Accepts applications
Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $217,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$217,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$932,408
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $193,900 the year before.
50% 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 | $162,500 | 14 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $193,900 | 17 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $217,500 | 18 | $932,408 |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy H Ruez 8580 Woodway Drive 8511, Houston, TX 77063 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Written request |
What Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $217,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harriet & Joe Foster Family YMCA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Social Services | $20,000 |
| Texas A&M | Charitable | $20,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Education | $20,000 |
| Center for Pursuit | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Hobby Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese Galveston | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Christus Healthcare Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Houston | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Jose Clinic | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College | Education | $6,500 |
| Trees for Houston | Social Services | $6,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Carepartners | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Reach Unlimited | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Health Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Women's Fund | Social Services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Bryan Ruez
- Harriet R Foster
- Nancy H Ruez
- Gretchen R Carraway
- Richard CARL Ruez
- William Ruez
- Christopher Ruez
Questions people ask
Does Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation give?
$217,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists D Bryan Ruez (VP/Director), Harriet R Foster (Director), Nancy H Ruez (President) and Gretchen R Carraway (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.