Ruelas Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ruelas Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,240 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$60,240
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$185,728
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,860 the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,860 | 5 | $10,798 |
| 2024 | $60,240 | 14 | $185,728 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ruelas Family Foundation 2223 Sawgrass Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78260 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 867-0619 |
| What to submit | Grant applications are to be submitted at the foundation's web site address - ruelasfamilyfoundation.org/grants. The foundation's board of directors will consider applications from organizations exempt under IRS code section 501(c)(3) and other qualifying organizations located primarily in san antonio and el paso Texas. Requests for educational grants in the form of college scholarships are also considered. The required information is included on the foundation website. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | College scholarships are limited to $2,500 annually, with a limit of 4 scholarships per recipient. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ruelas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $56,540 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie Alumni Association Inc | College scholarships | $25,000 |
| Hope for the Future - Archdiocese of San Antonio | Annual gala sponsor | $7,290 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Church | General operations | $7,000 |
| St Padre Pio Catholic Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church | Church retreat | $3,450 |
| Mexican American Catholic College | Student support | $2,000 |
| Focus | General operations | $1,200 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| San Roque Catholic Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| FR Virgil Cordano Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Brady | General operations | $500 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic | General operations | $500 |
| St Peter Upon the Water | General operations | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Raul Ruelas
- Karen Ruelas
- Dominica Ruelas
Questions people ask
Does Ruelas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines..
How much does Ruelas Family Foundation give?
$60,240 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs Ruelas Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raul Ruelas (President/Treasurer), Karen Ruelas (Vice President) and Dominica Ruelas (Secretary).
What does Ruelas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.