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Ralph and Bette Thomas Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 92-0751281 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $2.2M
- Grants reported
- 10
- Median grant
- $200K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 2 | $800K |
| 2023 | 2 | $250K |
Where Ralph and Bette Thomas Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTHEALTH HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | 2025 | $565K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL FUND & MULVA HALL FUND | 2025 | $410K |
| THE CENTER FOR NEW AMERICAN MEDIA | BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL FUND | 2024 | $400K |
| ST MARTINS CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | 2024 | $400K |
| ST MARTINS CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | 2025 | $200K |
| ST MARTINS CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $200K |
| THE CENTER FOR NEW AMERICAN MEDIA | BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $50K |
| THE SALVATION ARMY WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | 2025 | $5K |
| SCENIC HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | 2025 | $1K |
| BRIDGES TO LIFE | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | 2025 | $500 |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Ralph and Bette Thomas Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (4 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.