Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0537473 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$715K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$21.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Baptist Church | Houston, TX | Special needs program | $420,000 |
| Agape Development Ministries | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | Educational programs | $35,000 |
| The Roxbury Latin School | West Roxbury, MA | Professional development program | $35,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera Assoc | Houston, TX | Bauer Family High School Voice Studio | $25,000 |
| The Kinkaid School Inc | Houston, TX | EMSI program | $25,000 |
| The Monarch School Inc | Houston, TX | Scholarship tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Houston Symphony Society | Houston, TX | Student Concert Series | $20,000 |
| The Forge for Families | Houston, TX | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Second Baptist School | Houston, TX | Operational support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $715,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $1,190,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,075,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632539349101303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0537473
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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