Rita and Richard C Ashley Foundation
Invitation OnlyGalveston, Texas · EIN 76-0698305 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Support for Texas Science and Natural History Museum Excellence Fund | $100,000 |
| St Joseph's Church | Galveston, TX | Religious - General fund | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Fd | Pittsburgh, PA | Trost/Snyder Ophthamology Fund | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Pediatric care | $10,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | Healthcare network and research | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Parish | Galveston, TX | Religious - General fund | $3,000 |
| Exotic Wildlife Association | Kerrville, TX | Funds for Don Tarpey Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Pregnancy Help Center Galveston | Galveston, TX | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | Galveston, TX | Religious - Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of Our Lady Queen of Africa | Lake Oswego, OR | Support for mission work in Sumbawanga, Tanzania | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($113,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $276,200 | 13 |
| 2024 | $127,200 | 12 |
| 2023 | $144,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0698305
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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