Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation
Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sunset Valley, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $907K. Net investment income was $1K.
Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation gave $907K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $453K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $906,903
- +986.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $453,452
- +1529.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $453,452
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Austin Community Foundation ($907K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $907K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $907K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | Fund Scholarships | $536,903 |
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | Fund Scholarships | $370,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $8,974 | $914,822 | $906,903 | 2 | $906,903 | $1,070 | — |
| 2021 | $905,848 | $15,152 | $85,794 | $83,500 | 3 | $83,500 | $12,952 | $56,914 |
| 2020 | $976,490 | $14,480 | $35,966 | $33,200 | 2 | — | $11,714 | $51,170 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation is led by Marcelle Spilker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Marcelle Spilker
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frances Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Spilker
Vice President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation
How much does Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation give each year?
Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation gave $907K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $84K across 3 grants.
Where does Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation operate?
Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation's EIN?
Harry and Rubye Gaston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2445850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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