Ray C Fish Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ray C Fish Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $965,335 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$965,335
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
62% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 44 | $24.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 40 | $26.7 million |
| 2024 | $965,335 | 37 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
Ray C Fish 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 Ray C Fish Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 37 | $965,335 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heritage Education | General | $160,000 |
| His Fathers Heart Ministries | General | $100,000 |
| Springspirit | General | $100,000 |
| United Against Human Trafficking | General | $100,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Texas Heart Institute | General | $50,000 |
| Mercy Gate Ministries | General | $45,000 |
| Z78 Ministries | General | $30,000 |
| Archway Academy | General | $25,000 |
| Bridges to Life | General | $25,000 |
| Christ Rose Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center | General | $25,000 |
| Keys of Houston | General | $25,000 |
| Pathways for Little Feet | General | $25,000 |
| The Guild Fellowship | General | $25,000 |
| Brookwood in Georgetown | General | $20,000 |
| Christian Women's Job Corps | General | $20,000 |
| Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches & Ministers International Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Mount Horeb House | General | $10,000 |
| Pathways Youth and Family Services | General | $10,000 |
| Prestige Learning Institute | General | $10,000 |
| Carepartners | General | $5,000 |
| Clothed by Faith | General | $5,000 |
| Freedmen's Town Conservancy | General | $5,000 |
| Houston Legal Aid Center | General | $5,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Navidad Valley Community Connections | General | $5,000 |
| Preservation Houston | General | $5,000 |
| Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General | $5,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | General | $5,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | General | $4,300 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection | General | $2,500 |
| Elijah Rising | General | $2,500 |
| Prodigal Road Ministries | General | $2,500 |
| Philanthropy Southwest | General | $1,875 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | General | $1,660 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher J Daniel
- Catherine D Kaldis
Questions people ask
Does Ray C Fish Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ray C Fish Foundation give?
$965,335 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ray C Fish Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher J Daniel (Vp/Asst Sec/Trustee) and Catherine D Kaldis (Pres/Trustee).
What does Ray C Fish Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.