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Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc

Preselected recipients only University Park, Texas · EIN 237455279

Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc is a private foundation in University Park, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,913 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,696 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $127,836 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$127,8366$3.9 million
2024$145,9138$4.6 million

How to apply

Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas7$126,136
Oklahoma1$19,777

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lakes Regional MHMR Center - Paris
Paris, TX
Assist with dental, optical, medical treatment, rent & utilities and skills training$35,000
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX
To provide assistnace part-time employment of clients of the mental health mental retardation agency.$20,520
Franklin County Handicap Rodeo
Mt Vernon, TX
Handicapable rodeo$20,000
Individual
OK
Transportation and activities.$19,777
Individual
TX
$15,616
Red River Valley Down Syndrome Soci
Paris, TX
Student programs.$15,000
Individual
TX
To assist with the expense of attending the bowling, track, and field events.$10,000
Tailored Rides
Paris, TX
Work with target beneficiary group.$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc give?

$145,913 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,696.

Who runs Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Bobby Walters (President), Robert Newsom (Director), Gary Bassett (Treasurer) and Dwight Downs (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.

What does Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and education.

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