High Tide Foundation Inc
High Tide Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Beaverton, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $184,300, all to recipients in Texas.
High Tide Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: High Tide Foundation Inc gave $184K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,300
- -73.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,700
- -71.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,386,380
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to High Tide Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9450 Sw Gemini Dr Pmb 4000, Beaverton, OR 97008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who High Tide Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Galveston Bay Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 39 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How High Tide Foundation Inc gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2024) to $685K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Galveston Bay Foundation Kemah, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Project Grad Inc Galveston, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Galveston Galveston, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Walk N Roll for SCI Foundation Bellaire, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Galveston Island Humane Society Galveston, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Junior League of Galveston Galveston, TX | General Support | $5,500 |
| Utmb School of Nursing Galveston, TX | General Support | $5,500 |
| Galveston ISD Education Foundation Galveston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| NHS Athletic Booster Club Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Libbie's Place Galveston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,386,380 | $83,300 | $199,368 | $184,300 | 19 | $184,300 | $69,577 | $88,952 |
| 2023 | $1,493,914 | $373,955 | $704,378 | $684,900 | 20 | $684,900 | $360,483 | $99,726 |
| 2022 | $1,824,177 | $2,088,537 | — | — | — | — | $384 | $3,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, High Tide Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes preserving Galveston Bay, providing animal shelter and care, supporting older adults and caregivers, and delivering education and community services. For example, Galveston Bay Foundation describes its mission as preserving and enhancing Galveston Bay, while Libbie’s Place says it assists older adults with daily living and provides caregiver support in Galveston and surrounding communities.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes student service projects (BUILD Command Team), medical services and health education (Faith in Practice), meal delivery to homebound older adults and people with disabilities (Galveston Island Meals on Wheels), and literacy outreach for young children and families (Smart Family Literacy).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $184,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $50,000 each to Galveston Bay Foundation and Project GRAD Inc, both for general support. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Ronald McDonald House Galveston, $10,000 to Walk N Roll for SCI Foundation, and $7,500 to Galveston Island Humane Society. Libbie’s Place, BUILD Command Team, and Faith in Practice each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Renee Rice as president and treasurer, and Scott Rice as vice president and secretary.
High Tide Foundation Inc is led by Renee Rice, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee Rice
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Scott Rice
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 High Tide Foundation Inc
How much does High Tide Foundation Inc give each year?
High Tide Foundation Inc gave $184K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $685K across 20 grants.
What is High Tide Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
High Tide Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,700, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does High Tide Foundation Inc give grants?
High Tide Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (12 grants) and Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does High Tide Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of High Tide Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are High Tide Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
High Tide Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Galveston Bay Foundation ($50,000), Project Grad Inc ($50,000) and Ronald McDonald House Galveston ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is High Tide Foundation Inc?
High Tide Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does High Tide Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes preserving Galveston Bay, providing animal shelter and care, supporting older adults and caregivers, and delivering education and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from High Tide Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is High Tide Foundation Inc's EIN?
High Tide Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1410684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does High Tide Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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