The Fruehauf Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fruehauf Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $290,007 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $3,400 and the largest $57,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$290,007
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$3,400
- Largest grant$57,500
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $244,000 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $244,000 | 72 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $290,007 | 57 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelsey Gray Co Sentinel Trust Co 2001 Kirby Drive Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77019-6081 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 529-3729 |
| What to submit | Requests should be submitted in letter form. |
| Deadlines | None - applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. |
| Restrictions | Organizations listed in or otherwise qualifying as: cumulative list of organizations described in section 170(c) of the internal revenue code of 1986. |
What The Fruehauf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $58,277 |
| California | 1 | $57,500 |
| Colorado | 8 | $29,125 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $24,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $16,500 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $15,968 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $14,500 |
| New York | 3 | $14,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Rubicon | Public welfare operating support | $57,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Medical operating support | $24,000 |
| American Red Cross Greater Houston | Public welfare operating support | $10,125 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | Religious organization operating support - 2019 capital campaign | $9,800 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Public welfare operating support | $9,500 |
| ACLU | Human services operating support | $9,000 |
| Furman University | Education operating support | $8,300 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Human services operating support | $7,000 |
| Feeding America | Human services operating support | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Medical operating support | $7,000 |
| Bucknell University | Education operating support | $6,500 |
| ASPCA | Animal related operating support | $6,000 |
| Malaria Consortium US | Medical operating support | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | Human services operating support | $6,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | Education operating support | $6,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Public welfare operating support | $5,500 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection Inc | Animal related operating support | $5,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Education operating support | $5,000 |
| Reintegra | Human services operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Foothills | Animal related operating support | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Public welfare operating support | $5,000 |
| Military Warriors Support Foundation | Public welfare operating support | $5,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Education operating support | $4,500 |
| Lalmba Association | Public welfare operating support | $4,125 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | Public welfare operating support | $4,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Environment, conservation and wildlife operating support | $3,800 |
| Houston Ballet | Arts, culture, and humanities operating support | $3,600 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Arts, culture, and humanities operating support | $3,400 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | Animal related operating support | $3,400 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc | Animal related operating support | $3,000 |
| Child and Family Advocacy Program DBA Blue Sky Bridge | Public welfare operating support | $3,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | Medical operating support | $3,000 |
| Water Missions International DBA Water Mission | Public welfare operating support | $3,000 |
| Gordon College | Education operating support | $2,900 |
| Friends of Aspen Animal Shelter | Animal related operating support | $2,500 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Medical operating support | $2,400 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc | Education operating support | $2,300 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | Animal related operating support | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Public welfare operating support | $2,000 |
| TDF Operating Account | Public welfare operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha S Fruehauf
- David A Bristol Jr
- Kelsey Gray
- Anne-Lise A Wiegand
- Christi N Arrington
- Mayra A Deleon
Questions people ask
Does The Fruehauf Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None - applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.
How much does The Fruehauf Foundation give?
$290,007 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $3,400.
Who runs The Fruehauf Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha S Fruehauf (President), David A Bristol Jr (Vice President), Kelsey Gray (Vice President and Assistant Secretary) and Anne-Lise A Wiegand (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Fruehauf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.