Riter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Riter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $310,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$18.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $542,508 the year before.
44% 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 | $915,223 | 22 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $542,508 | 20 | $17.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 18 | $18.4 million |
How to apply
Riter 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 Riter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $967,507 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Health Clinc | Social assistance | $310,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School | Education | $210,000 |
| Hospice of East Texas | Health care | $100,000 |
| Promise Academy | Education | $75,000 |
| Grace Community School | Academic success center | $65,000 |
| Individual | Social assistance | $40,000 |
| Pave East Texas | Education | $35,000 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | Social assistance | $35,000 |
| Individual | Support | $30,000 |
| Encouragement FM - Kgly FM | Community enrichment | $25,000 |
| Schreiner University | Education | $25,000 |
| The Fostering Collective | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Smith | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Smith County Champions for Children | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Tyler | Education | $5,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Tyler Economic Dev Council | Community enrichment | $2,500 |
| Flow Thru K-1 | Support | $7 |
Officers and trustees
- Aw Riter III
- Cynthia S Riter
- Paxton W Riter
Questions people ask
Does Riter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Riter Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Riter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aw Riter III (Pres/Treas), Cynthia S Riter (Secretary) and Paxton W Riter (Director).
What does Riter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.