Ruth C and Charles S Sharp Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-6045366 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$545K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $52,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Place | Great Barrington, MA | Support charitable activities | $265,000 |
| Service Dogs Inc | Dripping Springs, TX | Support charitable activities | $100,000 |
| In-Sync Exotics | Wylie, TX | Support charitable activities | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | Support charitable activities | $52,500 |
| Denison Forum | Dallas, TX | Support charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the Callier Center | Dallas, TX | Support charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Glory B | Garland, TX | Support charitable activities | $6,000 |
| Rea's Hope | Dallas, TX | Support charitable activities | $6,000 |
| Esselstyn Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Gould Farm | Monterey, MA | Support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Now | Dallas, TX | Support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lime Rock | Lakeville, CT | Support charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Vickery Trading Company | Dallas, TX | Support charitable activities | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $544,700 | 13 |
| 2023 | $499,700 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501339349101860
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6045366
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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