Riggs Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Riggs Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,250 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30,250
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$715,014
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $31,750 the year before.
73% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,750 | 14 | $666,319 |
| 2024 | $30,250 | 15 | $715,014 |
How to apply
Riggs Family 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 Riggs Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $25,250 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Founders Garden Club of Dallas | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Mark's School of Texas | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Commit Partnership | Charitable | $2,500 |
| TEXAS2036 | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Fdn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| SMU Ignited | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Phillips School & Community Ctr | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Northern Texas Pga Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Senior Source | Charitable | $500 |
| Family Place | Charitable | $250 |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Inst | Charitable | $250 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard M Riggs Jr
- Peggy A Riggs
- Chuck Robison
Questions people ask
Does Riggs Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Riggs Family Foundation give?
$30,250 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Riggs Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leonard M Riggs Jr (Director), Peggy A Riggs (Director) and Chuck Robison (Director).
What does Riggs Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.