R W Fair Foundation
Accepts applications
R W Fair Foundation is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $984,345 in 2 grants. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$984,345
- Number of grants2
- Assets$26.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $888,871 the year before.
50% 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 | $4.9 million | 1 | $23.3 million |
| 2024 | $888,871 | 1 | $25.7 million |
| 2025 | $984,345 | 2 | $26.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bob Garrett PO Box 689, Tyler, TX 75710 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (903) 510-6535 |
| What to submit | Letter |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various | See Schedule 1 Attached | $2.0 million |
| City of Tyler | Provide LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE FOR CITY PARKING GARAGE. INcluded in Schedule 1 attached. | $1,845 |
Officers and trustees
- Kirk Calhoun
- Randy Roberts
- Rachel Larson
- Tom Mullins
- Ken Waits
- Cassie Hollenshead
- Mark Whatley
- Lee Gibson
- John R Bob Garrett
- John L Jones
Questions people ask
Does R W Fair Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does R W Fair Foundation give?
$984,345 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants.
Who runs R W Fair Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kirk Calhoun (Director), Randy Roberts (Vice President), Rachel Larson (Sec/Treasurer) and Tom Mullins (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.