Grants paid in 2025
Top 42 of 45 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST United Methodist ChurchHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $145K |
| Kinkaid SchoolHouston, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100K |
| Jorge ZepedaSan Juan, TX | Medical expense memorials | $55K |
| Ron Witlock MinistriesLyford, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $42K |
| Sea Turtles RescueSouth Padre Island, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $27K |
| Marine Military AcademyHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $25K |
| US Department of EducatiionPortland, OR | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $25K |
| Kenneth BentonAustin, TX | Medical expense memorials | $17K |
| Gladys Porter ZooBrownsville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $11K |
| Boys & Girls ClubHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $6,400 |
| University of Texas - RgvEdinburg, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $5,583 |
| Las HuellasBrownsville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $5,000 |
| Scouting AmericaHouston, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $5,000 |
| Young LifeHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $5,000 |
| UtsaSan Antonio, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $3,192 |
| Tift Academic Scholarship FundSouth Padre Island, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $3,000 |
| Children's Bereavement CenterHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $2,250 |
| MD AndersonHouston, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $2,000 |
| Church of YahwehMercedes, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,545 |
| Rotary Club of HarlingenHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,425 |
| Westminster Day SchoolHouston, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,250 |
| Sunny Glen Children's HomeSan Benito, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,200 |
| Moody ClinicBrownsville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,125 |
| Breathe Life Christian ChurchHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Lisa McCallim Medical FundHarlingen, TX | Medical expense memorials | $1,000 |
| Living Way ChurchHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Loaves & FishesHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Rgv Museum AssociationHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Salvation ArmyHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| St Alban's Episcopal Day SchoolHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| St Theresa Catholic ChurchSan Benito, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Cameron Country Christmas FundBrownsville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $500 |
| Culture of Life MinistriesHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $500 |
| Rgsc Citizens Volunteer CouncilHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $500 |
| Utrgv Harlingen Collegiant PtsaHarlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $250 |
| Bethel Lutheran ChurchLyford, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| FIRST Presbyterian ChurchSan Antonio, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| LA Posada PrvdenciaSan Benito, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| Mt Calvary Luthern ChurchRaymondville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic ChurchZapata, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| University of Texas - Austin (memorial Dr Willerson)Austin, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
By state: Texas 43 · Oregon 1 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Robert Houston & Hollyanne Frances Farris Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Harlingen, Texas, administered in care of Robert R Farris, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Robert Houston & Hollyanne Frances Farris Foundation 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 Robert Houston & Hollyanne Frances Farris Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $505K across 45 grants, a median of $1,200.
Where does Robert Houston & Hollyanne Frances Farris Foundation give?
Texas (43 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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