Rita Mallett Blasser Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 87-4053574 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$213K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footsteps | New York, NY | Human services support | $70,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Human services support | $50,000 |
| Tea Fund | Dallas, TX | Healthcare support | $20,000 |
| Inprint Inc | Houston, TX | Fine arts support | $10,000 |
| Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company | Houston, TX | Fine arts support | $10,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre | Houston, TX | Fine arts support | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Houston | Houston, TX | Human services support | $10,000 |
| Houston Youth Symphony | Houston, TX | Fine arts support | $10,000 |
| Fund Texas Choice | Austin, TX | Healthcare support | $5,000 |
| Cobalt Foundation | Denver, CO | Healthcare support | $5,000 |
| Lilith Fund | Austin, TX | Healthcare support | $5,000 |
| Jane's Due Process | Austin, TX | Healthcare support | $5,000 |
| East Texas A&m University | Commerce, TX | Higher education support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2021 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622469349101602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4053574
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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