Private foundation · EIN 87-4053574 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rita Mallett Blasser Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $213K total, median $10K. 85% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$213K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FootstepsNew York, NYHuman services support$70K
Houston Food BankHouston, TXHuman services support$50K
Tea FundDallas, TXHealthcare support$20K
Inprint IncHouston, TXFine arts support$10K
Mildred's Umbrella Theater CompanyHouston, TXFine arts support$10K
Ensemble TheatreHouston, TXFine arts support$10K
Dress for Success HoustonHouston, TXHuman services support$10K
Houston Youth SymphonyHouston, TXFine arts support$10K
Fund Texas ChoiceAustin, TXHealthcare support$5,000
Cobalt FoundationDenver, COHealthcare support$5,000
Lilith FundAustin, TXHealthcare support$5,000
Jane's Due ProcessAustin, TXHealthcare support$5,000
East Texas A&m UniversityCommerce, TXHigher education support$3,000

By state: Texas 11 · New York 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Rita Mallett Blasser Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Lisa Lax, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rita Mallett Blasser Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Rita Mallett Blasser Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $213K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rita Mallett Blasser Foundation Inc give?

Texas (11 grants), New York (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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