Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $850,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$850,000
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 16 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 13 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
Ruth and Ted Bauer 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 Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | General support | $850,000 |
| Agape Development Ministries | General support | $75,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Teacher salary support | $60,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Educational Programs | $30,000 |
| Roxbury Latin School | Professional Development | $30,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera Assoc | Bauer Family High School Voice Studio | $25,000 |
| The Kinkaid School Inc | EMSI Program | $25,000 |
| The Monarch School Inc | Scholarship Assistance 2024-2025 | $25,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Shelter Medicine & Animal Partnership - Texas A&M | $20,000 |
| Houston Symphony Society | Student Concert Series | $15,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy Inc | Education support 2024-2025 | $15,000 |
| Emerge Fellowship | High School Fellowships, College Scholars Program | $10,000 |
| Young Audiences Inc of Houston | Art Program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Douglas Bauer
- Jeffrey C Lamberth
- Jay C Houren
- Ted Pulsifer
- Meredith Cullen
- Henry JN Taub II
Questions people ask
Does Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists C Douglas Bauer (Pres/Trustee), Jeffrey C Lamberth (Sec/Trustee), Jay C Houren (Treas/Trustee) and Ted Pulsifer (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.