Richard Ruez Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 33-4260555 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$15K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$135K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
11% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | To support the Nantz National Alzheimer Center | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | For champions general fund | $2,000 |
| SPCA - Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Harriet & Joe B Foster Family YMCA | Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Justin J Watt Foundation | Pewaukee, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Spring Branch Education Foundation | Houston, TX | Westchester scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Houston, TX | Charitable | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,250 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600909349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-4260555
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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