The Fruehauf Foundation
The Fruehauf Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it made 57 grants totaling $290,004 to organizations including disaster-response, medical, human-services, education, religious, and animal-welfare organizations.
The Fruehauf Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fruehauf Foundation gave $290K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Texas. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,004
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,088
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $4,535,002
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (14 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fruehauf Foundation
- How to Apply
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Requests should be submitted in letter form. Awards are restricted to organizations listed in, or otherwise qualifying under, the cumulative list of organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
- Review Cycle
- None; applications are reviewed monthly.
- Deadline
- None; applications are reviewed monthly.
- Contact
Application contact: Kelsey Gray Co Sentinel Trust Co
Mailing address: 2001 Kirby Drive Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77019-6081
Phone: (713) 529-3729
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fruehauf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Team Rubicon ($58K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 327 grants of 328 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Texas and California (20% each), followed by Colorado (10%), Tennessee (8%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fruehauf Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 57 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2021) to $290K (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Public Welfare Operating Support | $57,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Operating Support | $24,000 |
| American Red Cross Greater Houston Houston, TX | Public Welfare Operating Support | $10,125 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church Houston, TX | Religious Organization Operating Support - 2019 Capital Campaign | $9,800 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Public Welfare Operating Support | $9,500 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Human Services Operating Support | $9,000 |
| Furman University Greenville, SC | Education Operating Support | $8,300 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | Human Services Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Feeding America Houston, TX | Human Services Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | Medical Operating Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $4,535,002 | $348,730 | $366,628 | $290,004 | 57 | $296,321 | $278,486 | $263,012 |
| 2023 | $4,552,900 | $208,663 | $313,527 | $244,000 | 72 | $258,917 | $156,152 | $245,352 |
| 2022 | $4,840,266 | $154,611 | $233,691 | $218,139 | 66 | $220,466 | $150,308 | $242,338 |
| 2021 | $4,931,494 | $652,501 | $227,116 | $205,000 | 68 | $213,161 | $641,885 | $227,285 |
| 2020 | $4,507,041 | $247,147 | $268,086 | $230,000 | 65 | — | $227,138 | $221,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fruehauf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $263K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for public welfare, medical care, human services, education, religious organizations, and animal-related work.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Team Rubicon says it serves communities before, during, and after disasters and crises; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Furman University describes its mission as providing a distinctive liberal-arts education. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated work includes combating disease and promoting child and maternal health (Malaria Consortium US), supporting veterans and their families (Wounded Warrior Project and Military Warriors Support Foundation), and meeting people’s physical and spiritual needs (Denver Rescue Mission and Samaritan’s Purse).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $290,004. Grants ranged from $500 to $57,500, with a median award of $3,400. The largest awards included $57,500 to Team Rubicon, $24,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and $10,125 to American Red Cross Greater Houston. Other notable grants were $9,800 to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, $9,500 to Samaritan’s Purse, and $8,300 to Furman University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martha S. Fruehauf as president; David A. Bristol Jr. and Anne-Lise A. Wiegand as vice presidents; Kelsey Gray as vice president and assistant secretary; Christi N. Arrington as treasurer; and Mayra A. DeLeon as secretary and assistant treasurer.
The Fruehauf Foundation is led by Martha S. Fruehauf, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha S. Fruehauf
President
Board Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Bristol Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mayra A. Deleon
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne-Lise A. Wiegand
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christi N. Arrington
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Gray
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Elisabeth F. Prast (2020–2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: Justin L. Baker (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Julie McCaughey (2021) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Leslie Kiefer Amann (2020) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Richard Lafont (2020) — Vice President & Secretary
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 The Fruehauf Foundation
How much does The Fruehauf Foundation give each year?
The Fruehauf Foundation gave $290K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $244K across 72 grants.
What is The Fruehauf Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fruehauf Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,400, and its average grant was $5,088, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fruehauf Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Fruehauf Foundation give grants?
The Fruehauf Foundation's top state is Texas, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (13 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Greenville, SC (2 grants).
Does The Fruehauf Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Fruehauf Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fruehauf Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fruehauf Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Team Rubicon ($57,500), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($24,000) and American Red Cross Greater Houston ($10,125), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fruehauf Foundation?
The Fruehauf Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $296K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fruehauf Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for public welfare, medical care, human services, education, religious organizations, and animal-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fruehauf Foundation?
Requests should be submitted in letter form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fruehauf Foundation's EIN?
The Fruehauf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7015744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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