Astros Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 74-2793078 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$24.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemonade Day | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $300,000 |
| Cy-Hope Inc | Cypress, TX | Support Programs | $270,257 |
| Avondale House | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $200,000 |
| Candlelights Childhood Cancer Family Alliance | Stafford, TX | Support Programs | $150,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $150,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $150,000 |
| Big Love Cancer Care Services | Little Rock, AR | Support Programs | $150,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $100,000 |
| Tejano Center for Community Concerns | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $100,000 |
| The Imani School | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $100,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $80,000 |
| Athletes and Causes | Thonotosassa, FL | Support Programs | $55,000 |
| Cajun Navy Ground Force | Lafayette, LA | Support Programs | $53,015 |
| Bread of Life | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $39,083 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Galveston, TX | Support Programs | $26,028 |
| Mr October Foundation for Kids | Carmel, CA | Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Prairie View, TX | Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Yes to Youth | The Woodlands, TX | Support Programs | $22,932 |
| Cactus Jack Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Support Programs | $22,410 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $22,230 |
| Houston Texans Foundation | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $20,711 |
| Habitat for Humanity Montgomer | Conroe, TX | Support Programs | $20,367 |
| Honeywell STEM | Charlotte, NC | Support Programs | $20,000 |
| G-Unity Foundation | Woodlands Hills, CA | Support Programs | $18,869 |
| Sire Inc | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $18,351 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| Joe Namath Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| Agape Ranch | Corpus Christi, TX | Support Programs | $13,458 |
| Angel Reach Inc | Conroe, TX | Support Programs | $12,375 |
| Breakthrough Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Angel by Nature | Katy, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui in | Kahula, HI | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County | Angleton, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Bregman Cares | Albuquerque, NM | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Latin Women's Initiative | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Mlb Youth Programs | New York, NY | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Pink Bows Foundation | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Houston | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Council Scouts | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Sloan STEM Arts Inc | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Spindletop Community Impact Partners | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $8,800 |
| Choice Living Community | Corpus Christi, TX | Support Programs | $8,264 |
| Astrodome Conservancy | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $7,500 |
| Heroes on the Water | Allen, TX | Support Programs | $6,986 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | Corpus Christi, TX | Support Programs | $6,900 |
| Junior League of Corpus Christi Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Support Programs | $6,180 |
| Amigos for Education Inc | Alice, TX | Support Programs | $6,018 |
| John W Sartain Law Enforcement | Corpus Christi, TX | Support Programs | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $5,809 |
| The Miracle League of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Support Programs | $5,506 |
| Montrose Grace Place | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $5,000 |
| Clayton Dabney for Kids With Cancer | Dallas, TX | Support Programs | $5,000 |
| Advance Houston | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $5,000 |
| AIDS Foundation Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Support Programs | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,582,549 | 88 |
| 2023 | $2,182,854 | 102 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104072
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2793078
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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