The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 74-2177193

The Ralph H and Ruth J McCullough Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1981, the foundation operates as a charitable trust focused on philanthropic grantmaking to qualified organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.7M

+1.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$600K

-4.8% YoY

Grant Count

-9.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+5.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough reported a distributable amount of $727K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides support primarily for higher education, with additional support for medical services, welfare, religion, and the arts. Recent grantmaking activity indicates funding interests in education, human services, and recreation-related programs.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Texas, Virginia, and Kansas.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $2.2M (86%)

Ohio $223K (9%)

Virginia $58K (2%)

South Carolina $50K (2%)

New York $15K (1%)

Kansas $11K (0%)

New Jersey $3K (0%)

States

Florida Kansas New Jersey New York Ohio South Carolina Texas Virginia

Cities

AddisonAlexandriaAmarilloArlingtonAustinBellaireBerryvilleBluemontBrookshireBrownsvilleCanyonCelebrationCorsicanaDallasFairfieldFort WorthFreerGeenvilleGeorgetownGreenville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $11,657,642
Total Annual Giving: $600,000
Tax-Exempt Status: Unconditional exemption since July 1981

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,657,642	$11,498,722	$11,873,351
Revenue	$968,143	$484,889	$433,081
Expenses	$809,223	$859,518	$850,485
Qualifying Distributions	$714,870	$756,097	$702,571
Net Investment Income	$875,382	$381,467	$305,617
Distributable Amount	$726,857	$662,985	$681,330

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Phi Delta Theta Foundation ($30,000), Baylor University ($25,000), Fort Bend Christian Academy ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALPHA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL METUCHEN, NJ	DESIGNATED FOR RESTORATION OF SCHOOL BUILDING IN KOHLI, PAKISTAN	$2,500
AMAZING PLACE HOUSTON, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
AMERICAN HERITAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$7,500
ARC OF GREATER HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
ATASCOCITA METHODIST CHURCH HUMBLE, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY WACO, TX	LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND (JOE AND KATHRYN COLEMAN)	$25,000
BAYOU LAND CONSERVANCY HOUSTON, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$5,000
BELKNAP MINISTRIES DALLAS, TX	INSPIRED VISION COMPASSION CENTER	$5,000
BRAIN INJURY NETWORK OF DALLAS PLANO, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$2,500
BRENDA AND JOHN DUNCAN RISE SCHOOL OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Kay Parker is listed as a contact for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOE E COLEMAN	TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT, TREASU	3	$18,500
ANNE M SHALLENBERGER	TRUSTEE & VICE PRESIDENT	3	$17,500
JOSEPH W ROYCE	TRUSTEE & SECRETARY	3	$17,500
DEE S OSBORNE	TRUSTEE	3	$17,500
H MICHAEL TYSON	TRUSTEE	3	$17,500
KATHRINE M WADE	TRUSTEE	3	$17,500

Contact Information

Address: 5718 Westheimer Road, Suite 1900, Houston, TX 77057-5973
Telephone: 713-260-5230
EIN: 74-2177193

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,500 to $35,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $600,000 in grants based on recent filing data. **Recent Grants:** The foundation has provided grants to organizations including: • John H Reagan Golf Tournament for Scholarships: $5,000 (unrestricted support) • Northwest Stars for the Mentally Disabled: Grant support documented

Where does The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Texas, Virginia, and Kansas.

What size grants does The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough award?

In 2024, The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough awarded 57 grants totaling $600K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough reported a distributable amount of $727K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough's EIN?

The Ralph H and Ruth J Mccullough's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2177193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.