Wade A and Ruby O Wallinger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wade A and Ruby O Wallinger Foundation is a private foundation in Kingwood, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,263 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $52,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$88,263
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $91,990 the year before.
14% 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 | $42,850 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $91,990 | 20 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $88,263 | 22 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Wade A and Ruby O Wallinger 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 Wade A and Ruby O Wallinger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $73,938 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $125 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Comforter Luther Church | Charitable | $52,000 |
| Village Learning Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Foster's Home for Children | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Hive Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ocean Park Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Horizons of NW FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Holy Comforter Church | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kingwood Robotics Booster Club | Charitable | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nonpareil Institute | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Humble Isd Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Haam | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Avondale House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $500 |
| Lutherhill Ministries | Charitable | $213 |
| Bible Project | Charitable | $125 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | Charitable | $125 |
| March of Dimes | Charitable | $100 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Charitable | $100 |
| Elca | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruby O Wallinger
- Wade A Wallinger
- Ginger Klasnich
- Guy Dayvault
Questions people ask
Does Wade A and Ruby O Wallinger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wade A and Ruby O Wallinger Foundation give?
$88,263 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Wade A and Ruby O Wallinger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruby O Wallinger (President/Direc), Wade A Wallinger (Sec./Treas/Dire), Ginger Klasnich (Director) and Guy Dayvault (Director).
What does Wade A and Ruby O Wallinger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.