The CT Bauer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The CT Bauer Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$63.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
0% 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 | $3.4 million | 23 | $57.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 23 | $63.0 million |
How to apply
The CT Bauer 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 The CT Bauer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $3.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $11,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UH College of Business Foundation | General support | $1.8 million |
| University of Houston - Downtown | General support | $815,000 |
| Camp For All Foundation | General support | $512,500 |
| Texas Southern University | General support | $80,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General support | $40,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | General support | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Teen Health | General support | $35,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| KIPP Texas Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | General support | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston | General support | $30,000 |
| Roxbury Latin School Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| YES Prep Public Schools | General support | $30,000 |
| FEI Houston Scholarship Foundation | General support | $28,000 |
| Houston SPCA | General support | $25,000 |
| Young Life - Cypress | General support | $25,000 |
| Monarch School Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Spark | General support | $20,000 |
| Bo's Place | General support | $15,000 |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| American Camp Association | General Support | $11,750 |
| Breakthrough Houston | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Darren Wolfman
- Lisa Laminack
- Bob Casey
Questions people ask
Does The CT Bauer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The CT Bauer Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The CT Bauer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Darren Wolfman (President), Lisa Laminack (Secretary) and Bob Casey (Vice President).
What does The CT Bauer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and animals.