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Charles S & Ruth C Sharp Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. It holds total assets of $7.2M. Annual income is reported at $4M. Total assets have decreased from $8.8M in 2011 to $6.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Massachusetts. According to available records, Charles S & Ruth C Sharp Foundation Inc. has made 42 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $497K and $500K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $900 to $285K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Massachusetts, California, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$900
Median Grant
$16K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$155K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charles S & Ruth C Sharp Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MA, CA.
Charles S & Ruth C Sharp Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.5M across 42 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $900 to $285K.
Charles S & Ruth C Sharp Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles S & Ruth C Sharp Foundation Inc. is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally S Harris | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan F Sharp | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$618K
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
$12.3M
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
$500K
Contributions
$282K
Net Investment Income
$647K
Distribution Amount
$542K
Total: $5.6M
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James PlaceSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Great Barrington, MA | $205K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmySUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Service Dogs IncSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dripping Springs, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| In-Sync ExoticsSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Wylie, TX | $80K | 2023 |
| Junior League Of DallasSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Change Agent NetworkSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| SpcaSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIESSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Coalition For A Prosperous AmericaSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| HereSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Ancci UniversitySUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Canyon, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Rea'S HopeSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Volunteer NowSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Glory BSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Garland, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Gould FarmSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Monterey, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies AssoicationSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Mount Vernon, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Vickery Trading CompanySUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| William J Gould Associates Inc (Roadeside 20)SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Monterey, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Independent InstituteSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Samaritan HouseSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Ft Worth, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| New Friends New LifeSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $30K | 2020 |
| Tigers In AmericaSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | New York, NY | $17K | 2020 |
| Samaritan'S PurceSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Hurst, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Highland Park United Methodist ChurchSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Trinity Lime RockSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Lakeville, CT | $8K | 2020 |
| AncilSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Amarillo, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| The MountSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Lenox, MA | $2K | 2020 |
| The Humane Farming AssociationSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | San Rafael, CA | $1K | 2020 |