Caris Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrving, Texas · EIN 46-0510753 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.7M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,100
Total assets$36.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,168 and $91,001.
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
14% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caris Foundation International | Irving, TX | Payment for general support | $2,747,576 |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX | Payment for general support | $2,550,000 |
| George W Bush Foundation | Dallas, TX | Payment for general support | $100,000 |
| Fortress Youth Development Center | Fort Worth, TX | Teacher appreciation | $91,001 |
| Bands Ministries | North Richland Hills, TX | Payment for general support | $65,786 |
| Cl - Changing Lives | Carrollton, TX | Payment for general support | $50,000 |
| Touch a Life Foundation Inc | Mckinney, TX | Payment for general support | $35,000 |
| New York Cancer Foundation | Westhampton Beach, NY | Payment for general support | $25,100 |
| Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School | Fort Worth, TX | Teacher appreciation | $21,467 |
| Mckinney Nell Burks Elementary School | Mckinney, TX | Teacher appreciation | $20,942 |
| Lake Cities Church of Christ | Trophy Club, TX | Payment for general support | $11,168 |
| Health Talents International | Searcy, AR | Payment for general support | $10,125 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Ft Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Payment for general support | $10,000 |
| Prosper High School Bass Fishing Club | Prosper, TX | Payment for general support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,739,165 | 14 |
| 2023 | $5,385,190 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349103289
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0510753
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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