Private foundation · EIN 76-0574955 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rr Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $287K total, median $2,500. 82% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$287K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in TX
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Episcopal High SchoolBellaire, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$100K
Houston Chamber ChoirHouston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$50K
The BeaconHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$24K
The Museum of Fine ArtsHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$15K
The Christ Church CathedralHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish charibable purpose$10K
Kiwanis Foundation of HoustonHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$9,925
Salvation ArmyHouston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$5,000
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish charitable purpose$5,000
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$5,000
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$5,000
Holly Hall Retirement CommunityHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$5,000
Friends of Pumpkin ParkHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$5,000
Houston HospiceHouston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$3,000
RocoHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$3,000
The Children's Museum HoustonHouston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$2,600
St John's SchoolHouston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$2,500
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTProvides funds to accomplish its charibable purpose$2,500
St George's SchoolNewport, RIProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$2,500
The Hill SchoolPottstown, PAProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$2,500
The Bryan MuseumGalveston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$2,500
Glenwood Historic Preservation FounHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$2,500
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PAProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$2,500
Rhodes CollegeMemphis, TNProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$2,500
Men of DistinctionHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$2,400
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$2,000
Saint Mary's SchoolRaleigh, NCProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$2,000
Lord of the StreetsHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish charitable purpose$1,500
The Menil CollectionHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$1,380
Alley TheatreHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish charitable purpose$1,000
The Chinquapin Prep SchoolHighlands, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purose$1,000
Houston Public Media FoundationHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$1,000
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$1,000
Inprint Poets and WritersHouston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$1,000
Camp AllenNavasota, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$1,000
River Oaks FoundationHouston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$1,000
Ad PlayersHouston, TXprovides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes$1,000
The Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$1,000
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TXProvides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose$1,000

By state: Texas 31 · Pennsylvania 2 · Virginia 1 · Connecticut 1 · Rhode Island 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Rr Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Risher Randall, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Rr Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Rr Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $287K across 38 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Rr Family Foundation give?

Texas (31 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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