JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu
JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2022 filing describes scholarship awards for eligible people connected to qualifying employees and seeking admission to a post-secondary educational institution.
JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu at a glance
In short: JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu gave $202K across 48 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $201,722
- +45.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 48
- +29.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,203
- +12.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $3,531,485
- -15.5% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing says eligible applicants could review guidelines and download an application and form. It describes deadlines for projects beginning each semester and says applicants would be notified by January. These instructions are from the foundation’s 2022 filing and are not presented as current. The filing states that awards generally range from $500 to $50,000.
- Contact
Application contact: Jh Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu
Mailing address: 1717 Turning Basin Suite 200, Houston, TX 77029
Phone: (713) 678-7655
Website: HTTP://RASPBERRYSCHOLARSHIP.COM/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
How JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu gives
- In 2022 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2021) to $202K (2022). In 2022 it made 48 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 48 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $201,722 |
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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 | $3,531,485 | $135,245 | $216,326 | $201,722 | 48 | $209,024 | $82,584 | $174,767 |
| 2021 | $4,181,283 | $92,764 | $141,132 | $138,888 | 37 | $140,010 | $91,642 | $223,044 |
| 2020 | $3,928,079 | $220,043 | $161,528 | — | — | — | $213,043 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes scholarships for eligible children, spouses, and grandchildren of qualifying employees who meet minimum admission standards for a post-secondary educational institution. Eligibility is not based on the employee’s position or duties. The filing defines qualifying employees and employers by work history and connection to specified maritime-related employers and associations.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $201,722. Awards ranged from $773 to $12,500, with a median of $3,250. The largest awards were to individual recipients in Texas for scholarship purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Dave Morgan, Adam Brooks, Chelsea Wauson, Benjamin Holland, Eloy Cortez, Alan Robb, and Jeff Davis as directors. It lists Eric Nelson and Shareen Larmond as officers.
JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu's 2022 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Adam Brooks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chelsea Wauson
Director
Officer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Robb
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Benjamin Holland
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dave Morgan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eloy Cortez
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeff Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Shareen Larmond
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Nelson
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Andy Powells (2020) — Director
- Former: Chris Noble (2020) — Director
- Former: David Eckles (2020) — Director
- Former: David Morgan (2020) — Director
- Former: Don Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: James Black (2020) — Director
- Former: Jason Winter (2020) — Director
- Former: Jorge Nunez (2020) — Direrctor
- Former: Lloyd Dawson (2020) — Officer
- Former: Nico Schaefer (2020) — Direrctor
- Former: Niels Aanuld (2020) — Officer
- Former: Richard Russel (2020) — Director
- Former: Shane Taylor (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Griffith (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Springer (2020) — Director
- Former: Williams Wood (2020) — Officer
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 JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu
How much does JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu give each year?
JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu gave $202K across 48 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $139K across 37 grants.
What is JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu's typical grant size?
JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu's median grant in 2022 was $3,250, and its average grant was $4,203, across 48 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu give grants?
JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (47 grants).
How large is JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu?
JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu fund?
The filing describes scholarships for eligible children, spouses, and grandchildren of qualifying employees who meet minimum admission standards for a post-secondary educational institution. Eligibility is not based on the employee’s position or duties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu?
The 2022 filing says eligible applicants could review guidelines and download an application and form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu's EIN?
JH Buddy Raspberry Scholarship Fu's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2711358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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