ASTROS FOUNDATION
https://WWW.ASTROS.COM/FOUNDATIONTotal Given 2020–2024
$15.9M
389 grants · $3.2M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$7K
typical small grants · $5K–$17K
grant size
27%
balanced · 78/293 multi-year
repeat
$8.2M
Assets · 2020
293
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
STEM TEACHER HALL OF FAME AWARDS
Phone
7132598000
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6.6M | $8.2M | $2.4M | 83 |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $12.0M | $6.7M | 116 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $17.9M | $10.3M | 102 |
| 2024 | $2.6M | $24.7M | $12.3M | 88 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 389 grants on record
Minimum
$68
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$7K
Average
$41K
75th Pctl
$17K
Maximum
$3.4M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| PAULA HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $302K |
| JARED CRANE | PRESIDENT | — |
| KRYSTAL THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| CLAIRE ALLEN NEAL | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| MIKE METZ | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JOHNNY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| TERRI HAVENS | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| MARIAN HARPER | SECRETARY | — |
| MICHAEL SLAUGHTER | TREASURER | — |
| JIM CRANE | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| DOUG BAUER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JUD GRADY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| DOUG SECKEL | ASSISTANT TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (389 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $3,423,583 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY | HOUSTON, TX | $1,504,150 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| NEW HOPE HOUSING INC | HOUSTON, TX | $735,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | $500,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $400,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| HOUSTON AREA WOMEN'S CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $310,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| SBP INC | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $300,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| PRECINCT2GETHER | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| LEMONADE DAY | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | Support Programs | 2024 |
| BREAD OF LIFE | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| CY-HOPE INC | CYPRESS, TX | $270,257 | Support Programs | 2024 |
| FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF AMA | HOUSTON, TX | $250,771 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| COVENANT HOUSE HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $250,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| IEDUCATE USA | HOUSTON, TX | $250,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| HOUSTON POLICE FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $210,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| HOUSTON FOOD BANK | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| AVONDALE HOUSE | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | Support Programs | 2024 |
| AVONDALE HOUSE | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| AVDA INC | HOUSTON, TX | $192,624 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FAMILY ALLIANCE | STAFFORD, TX | $150,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | $150,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| CANDLELIGHTS CHILDHOOD CANCER FAMILY ALLIANCE | STAFFORD, TX | $150,000 | Support Programs | 2024 |
| BIG LOVE CANCER CARE SERVICES | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $150,000 | Support Programs | 2024 |
| SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $150,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| BIG LOVE CANCER CARE SERVICES | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $150,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2023 |