Harriet and Joe Foster Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0464978 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Nancy H Ruez |
|---|---|
| Address | 8580 Woodway Drive 8511, Houston TX 77063 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet & Joe Foster Family YMCA | Houston, TX | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Social Services | $20,000 |
| Texas A&M | College Station, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Houston, TX | Education | $20,000 |
| Center for Pursuit | Houston, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Hobby Center | Houston, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese Galveston | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Christus Healthcare Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Jose Clinic | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College | Houston, TX | Education | $6,500 |
| Trees for Houston | Houston, TX | Social Services | $6,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Carepartners | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Reach Unlimited | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Health Museum | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Women's Fund | Houston, TX | Social Services | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $193,900 | 17 |
| 2023 | $162,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640979349101009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0464978
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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