Alan and Ruby Riedel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alan and Ruby Riedel Foundation is a private foundation in Round Top, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$200,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $380,000 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,000 | 18 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $380,000 | 20 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $200,000 | 17 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Alan and Ruby Riedel Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alan and Ruby Riedel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $72,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $67,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Foundation | Educational program support/ scholarship fund | $60,000 |
| Round Top Family Library | Program support | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Program support | $25,000 |
| Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | Program support | $12,500 |
| Student Mobilization | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Research program support | $10,000 |
| Grace Bible Church | Program support | $10,000 |
| Icelandic Roots | Program support | $7,500 |
| Teaching Cleveland | Program support | $7,500 |
| Project Purple | Program support | $5,000 |
| College Golf Fellowship | Program support | $5,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Fayetteville Community Center Group | Program support | $4,500 |
| Arts for Rural Texas | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wings of Hope | General support | $2,500 |
| Greater Fayette Community Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Riedel
- Amy Riedel Bone
- Ralph Riedel
Questions people ask
Does Alan and Ruby Riedel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan and Ruby Riedel Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Alan and Ruby Riedel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Riedel (President), Amy Riedel Bone (Treasurer) and Ralph Riedel (Secretary).
What does Alan and Ruby Riedel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.