Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Texas, and says the foundation continues to distribute above its 5% requirement while its assets decrease because it lacks additional contributions.
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable at a glance
In short: Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable gave $83K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,250
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,406
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $159,291
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% 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 Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 121 N Post Oak Ln Unit 2206, Houston, TX 77024-7717
Phone: (713) 625-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center ($50K). Together the top 8 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 296 grants of 301 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% to recipients in New York. The listed Texas grantees were in Houston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 850% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2024) to $221K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Houston, TX | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston Houston, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Houston, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Houston, TX | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | Program Support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivas Tiferes Yisroel New York, NY | Program Support | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Program Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing says that grant distributions above the 5% requirement caused a substantial contraction in assets, and that assets were decreasing due to a lack of additional contributions.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,291 | $21,559 | $91,669 | $83,250 | 8 | $87,148 | $17,038 | $10,251 |
| 2023 | $229,685 | $23,248 | $155,817 | $150,900 | 10 | $152,864 | $20,581 | $15,886 |
| 2022 | $362,254 | $36,369 | $231,236 | $220,936 | 15 | $225,129 | $30,637 | $24,585 |
| 2021 | $557,226 | $47,927 | $155,478 | $149,421 | 125 | $150,921 | $43,979 | $37,988 |
| 2020 | $664,777 | $165,170 | $174,382 | $166,208 | 143 | — | $34,342 | $34,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a specific mission. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations serving older adults, Holocaust education, food assistance, children and families facing illness or crisis, and people affected by multiple sclerosis. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ work, not a stated foundation focus.
For example, Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services says it provides care primarily to older people of the Jewish faith. Holocaust Museum Houston says it educates about the Holocaust and other genocides and teaches about the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy. Chai Lifeline describes itself as providing support to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it works to cure MS and empower people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $83,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $5,500. All listed grants were for program support.
The largest awards were $50,000 to Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center; $10,000 each to Holocaust Museum Houston, Houston Food Bank, and Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services; and $1,000 to St Jude Children’s Hospital. Other grants included $1,000 to Chai Lifeline, $1,000 to American Friends of Yeshivas Tiferes Yisroel, and $250 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernard Fuchs as president and treasurer and Roslyn Beth Fuchs Haikin as vice president and secretary.
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable is led by Bernard Fuchs, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard Fuchs
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roslyn Beth Fuchs Haikin
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable
How much does Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable give each year?
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable gave $83K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 10 grants.
What is Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable's typical grant size?
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $10,406, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable give grants?
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable's largest grantees?
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center ($50,000), Holocaust Museum Houston ($10,000) and Houston Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable?
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable reported $159K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a specific mission. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations serving older adults, Holocaust education, food assistance, children and families facing illness or crisis, and people affected by multiple sclerosis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable's EIN?
Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0155368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sally & Bernard Fuchs Charitable 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 2020–2024
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