R4 Foundation
Accepts applications
R4 Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $921,500 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$921,500
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 63 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $921,500 | 67 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bret Helmer 5804 Edwards Ranch Road, Fort Worth, TX 76109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | bhelmer@r4foundation.org |
| What to submit | Written application following guidelines found in grant application on R4FOUNDATION.org |
| Restrictions | Grants are resticted almost exclusively to 501(c)(3) organizations that further wellness, education, arts, and community charitable purposes. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What R4 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 60 | $565,500 |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The University of Georgia Foundation | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| University Christian Church | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| North Texas Community Foundation | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| One Safe Place | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $17,500 |
| Lena Pope | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Academy 4 | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Children | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Camp Fire First Texas | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Casa Manana | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Clayton Youth Enrichment | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Fortress | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Jubilee Theatre | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Chisolm Trail | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Key School | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| LVT Rise | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Sinaca Studios | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Art Station | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Fort Worth | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Ladder Alliance | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Warm Place | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Trinity Habitat for Humanity | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Unbound Fort Worth | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Child Care Associates | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| FunkyYown Food Project | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Pathfinders | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Net | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Hs2 | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bret Helmer
- Lauren Pavell
- Walter Reynolds
- Claire Reynolds
- Donald Reynolds
- Fantasy Reynolds
Questions people ask
Does R4 Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does R4 Foundation give?
$921,500 in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs R4 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bret Helmer (President/Ceo), Lauren Pavell (Sec/Treasurer), Walter Reynolds (Director) and Claire Reynolds (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does R4 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.