Ruelas Family Foundation
The Ruelas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It says it serves “the least among us,” with particular interest in families, people with mental health issues, and first-generation students seeking scholarships.
Ruelas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ruelas Family Foundation gave $60K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,240
- +454.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,303
- +98.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $185,728
- +1620.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% 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 Ruelas Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications through the grant application on its website. Its 2024 filing says the board considers applications from organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and other qualifying organizations located primarily in San Antonio and El Paso, Texas. It also considers requests for educational grants in the form of college scholarships. The required information is included on the foundation’s website. College scholarships are limited to $2,500 annually, with a maximum of four scholarships per recipient.
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Ruelas Family Foundation
Mailing address: 2223 Sawgrass Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78260
Phone: (210) 867-0619
Website: https://ruelasfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruelas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bowie Alumni Association Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes eligible organizational applicants as located primarily in San Antonio and El Paso, Texas. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remaining shares went to California (3%), Colorado (2%), and Washington, D.C. (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ruelas Family Foundation gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $11K (2023) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie Alumni Association Inc El Paso, TX | College Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Hope for the Future - Archdiocese of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Annual Gala Sponsor | $7,290 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Church San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $7,000 |
| St Padre Pio Catholic Church San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church San Antonio, TX | Church Retreat | $3,450 |
| Mexican American Catholic College San Antonio, TX | Student Support | $2,000 |
| Focus Golden, CO | General Operations | $1,200 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $1,000 |
| San Roque Catholic Church Santa Barbara, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $185,728 | $242,151 | $67,221 | $60,240 | 14 | $67,021 | $236 | $6,203 |
| 2023 | $10,798 | $32,069 | $21,271 | $10,860 | 5 | $13,980 | $158 | $548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruelas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — 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 foundation’s stated mission is to aid the least among us. It identifies families, individuals with mental health issues, and first-generation students seeking scholarships as particular areas of focus, while also describing its broader aim as helping people and communities in need.
Its 2024 giving included support for the Bowie Alumni Association Inc. The association describes its mission as providing scholarships to graduating students of Bowie High School. The Mexican American Catholic College, which received support in 2024, describes its mission as educating and empowering leaders for service in a culturally diverse church and society through a biliterate, multicultural formation program.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $60,240. Grants ranged from $300 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,600. Its largest award was $25,000 to Bowie Alumni Association Inc. in El Paso for college scholarships. Other grants included $7,290 to Hope for the Future – Archdiocese of San Antonio for an annual gala sponsorship; $7,000 to St. Thomas More Catholic Church and $5,000 each to St. Padre Pio Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Catholic Church for general operations; and $2,000 to Mexican American Catholic College for student support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raul Ruelas as president and treasurer, Karen Ruelas as vice president, and Dominica Ruelas as secretary.
Ruelas Family Foundation is led by Raul Ruelas, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raul Ruelas
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dominica Ruelas
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Karen Ruelas
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Ruelas Family Foundation
How much does Ruelas Family Foundation give each year?
Ruelas Family Foundation gave $60K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 5 grants.
What is Ruelas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ruelas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,600, and its average grant was $4,303, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruelas Family Foundation give grants?
Ruelas Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (7 grants), El Paso, TX (2 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Ruelas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Ruelas Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruelas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ruelas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bowie Alumni Association Inc ($25,000), Hope for the Future - Archdiocese of San Antonio ($7,290) and St Thomas More Catholic Church ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ruelas Family Foundation?
Ruelas Family Foundation reported $186K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ruelas Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to aid the least among us. It identifies families, individuals with mental health issues, and first-generation students seeking scholarships as particular areas of focus, while also describing its broader aim as helping people and communities in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruelas Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications through the grant application on its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ruelas Family Foundation's EIN?
Ruelas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1626821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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