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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-2793078

Astros Foundation

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 88 grants and $2.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,582,549

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $24,679,204

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,182,854

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $17,882,667

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,496,443

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $12,036,381

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,621,250

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $12,156,575

  • Tax year 2020

    $6,645,944

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $8,238,193

Grants paid in 2024

88 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Lemonade DayHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $300,000
  2. Cy-Hope IncCypress, TX

    Support Programs

    $270,257
  3. Avondale HouseHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $200,000
  4. Candlelights Childhood Cancer Family AllianceStafford, TX

    Support Programs

    $150,000
  5. Sunshine Kids FoundationHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $150,000
  6. Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $150,000
  7. Big Love Cancer Care ServicesLittle Rock, AR

    Support Programs

    $150,000
  8. Incarnate Word AcademyHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $100,000
  9. Tejano Center for Community ConcernsHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $100,000
  10. The Imani SchoolHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $100,000
  11. Star of Hope MissionHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $80,000
  12. Athletes and CausesThonotosassa, FL

    Support Programs

    $55,000
  13. Cajun Navy Ground ForceNew Orleans, LA

    Support Programs

    $53,015
  14. Bread of LifeHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $39,083
  15. Shriner's Hospital for ChildrenGalveston, TX

    Support Programs

    $26,028
  16. Mr October Foundation for KidsCarmel, CA

    Support Programs

    $25,000
  17. Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View, TX

    Support Programs

    $25,000
  18. Yes to YouthThe Woodlands, TX

    Support Programs

    $22,932
  19. Cactus Jack FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Support Programs

    $22,410
  20. Boys & Girls Clubs of GreaterHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $22,230
  21. Houston Texans FoundationHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $20,711
  22. Habitat for Humanity MontgomerConroe, TX

    Support Programs

    $20,367
  23. Honeywell STEMCharlotte, NC

    Support Programs

    $20,000
  24. G-Unity FoundationWoodland HLS, CA

    Support Programs

    $18,869
  25. Sire IncHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $18,351
  26. Girls Inc of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $15,000
  27. Joe Namath Charitable FoundationNew York, NY

    Support Programs

    $15,000
  28. Agape RanchCorp Christi, TX

    Support Programs

    $13,458
  29. Angel Reach IncConroe, TX

    Support Programs

    $12,375
  30. Breakthrough HoustonHouston, TX

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  31. American Heart AssociationHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  32. Angel by NatureKaty, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  33. Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui inKahula, HI

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  34. Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria CountyAngleton, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  35. Bregman CaresAlbuquerque, NM

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  36. Holocaust Museum HoustonHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  37. Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  38. Latin Women's InitiativeHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  39. MLB Youth ProgramsNew York, NY

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  40. Pink Bows FoundationHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  41. Ronald McDonald House HoustonHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  42. Sam Houston Area Council ScoutsHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  43. Sloan STEM Arts IncHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  44. Spindletop Community Impact PartnersHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $10,000
  45. Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  46. Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  47. Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $8,800
  48. Choice Living CommunityCorp Christi, TX

    Support Programs

    $8,264
  49. Astrodome ConservancyHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $7,500
  50. Heroes on the WaterAllen, TX

    Support Programs

    $6,986
  51. Corpus Christi Metro MinistriesCorp Christi, TX

    Support Programs

    $6,900
  52. Junior League of Corpus Christi IncCorpus Christi, TX

    Support Programs

    $6,180
  53. Amigos for Education IncAlice, TX

    Support Programs

    $6,018
  54. John W Sartain Law EnforcementCorpus Christi, TX

    Support Programs

    $6,000
  55. American Cancer Society IncHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,809
  56. The Miracle League of Corpus ChristiCorp Christi, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,506
  57. Montrose Grace PlaceHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  58. Clayton Dabney for Kids with CancerDallas, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  59. Advance HoustonHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  60. AIDS Foundation Houston IncHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  61. Bentley UniversityWaltham, MA

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  62. Blinn CollegeBrenham, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  63. Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, LA

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  64. Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  65. Greater North Houston Youth AllianceHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  66. Houston Community College FoundationHouston, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  67. Houston Livestock Show & RodeoHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  68. Howard UniversityWashington, DC

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  69. Jackie Robinson Foundation inNew York, NY

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  70. Kids Meals IncHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  71. Life HoustonHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  72. Make-A-Wish Foundation TX GulfStafford, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  73. NAMI Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  74. PTSD Foundation of AmericaHouston, TX

    Support Programs

    $5,000
  75. Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  76. Texas CollegeTyler, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  77. Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  78. Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  79. University of OklahomaNorman, OK

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  80. University of St ThomasHouston, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  81. University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  82. University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  83. University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  84. UT TylerTyler, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  85. Wharton County Junior CollegeWharton, TX

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  86. Balperazim AcademyFayetteville, NC

    Support Programs

    $2,000
  87. Northview Baptist AcademyHumble, TX

    Support Programs

    $1,500
  88. Mildred B Poole PTACameron, NC

    Support Programs

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education13 grants $385,00030% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $305,00024% of the total
  3. Youth development3 grants $135,71111% of the total
  4. Human services12 grants $132,47710% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $80,0006% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $62,4105% of the total
  7. 7 other causes11 grants $172,01914% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas68 grants $2,155,255
  2. Arkansas1 grant $150,000
  3. California3 grants $66,279
  4. Louisiana2 grants $58,015
  5. Florida1 grant $55,000
  6. New York3 grants $30,000
  7. North Carolina3 grants $23,000
  8. District of Columbia2 grants $10,000
  9. Hawaii1 grant $10,000
  10. New Mexico1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jared CranePRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jud GradyBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Doug BauerBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jim CraneBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paula HarrisEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $302,432
  • Michael SlaughterTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Marian HarperSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Terri HavensBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Johnny JohnsonBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mike MetzBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Claire Allen NealBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Krystal ThompsonBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0

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