Ruth and Paul Connor Foundation
Accepts applications
Ruth and Paul Connor Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $330,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$330,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $330,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $330,000 | 14 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 14 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $330,000 | 13 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ruth and Paul Connor Foundation Co 1002 Yaupon Valley Road, Austin, TX 78746 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 587-5552 |
| What to submit | Requests for grants should be submitted in writing to the above address. |
What Ruth and Paul Connor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $280,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Center | General operations | $80,000 |
| Side by Side Kids | Support center | $50,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | Residential treatment center operations | $47,500 |
| Redeem International | Protection of widows & orphans in uganda | $40,000 |
| Casa Esperanza Inc DBA Hope House | General operations | $27,500 |
| Settlement Home for Children | General operations | $20,000 |
| Wonders & Worries | General operations | $16,000 |
| Vincare Services of Austin Foundation DBA Saint Louise House | General operations | $14,000 |
| Essilor Luxottica Foundation | Kids vision for life central tx program | $10,000 |
| International Justice Mission | General operations | $10,000 |
| Austin Bridge Builders Alliance | Emerging leadership initiative | $5,000 |
| Triple 1 Blessings Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Need-based camper scholarships program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark B Schreiber
- Robert M Sumners
- Christopher Acton
Questions people ask
Does Ruth and Paul Connor Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ruth and Paul Connor Foundation give?
$330,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Ruth and Paul Connor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark B Schreiber (Pres/Treas), Robert M Sumners (Chairman) and Christopher Acton (Secretary).
What does Ruth and Paul Connor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and international.