The Carruth Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0439576 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$742K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$16M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $85,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Houston, TX | General support | $200,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| The Parish Children's School | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Saratoga Springs Preservation Fdn | Saratoga Springs, NY | General support | $85,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Houston Symphony Society | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| The Beacon | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Storm Harbor Equestrian Center | Slippery Rock, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| St John School | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Theatre Under the Stars | Houston, TX | General support | $12,500 |
| Camp for All | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $742,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $689,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600369349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0439576
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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