The Rhines Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rhines Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$47.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 11 | $41.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 9 | $44.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 9 | $47.4 million |
How to apply
The Rhines 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 The Rhines Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $1.4 million |
| California | 1 | $510,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Phd fellowship endowment | $1.2 million |
| Stanford University | Support hoover institution and science and engineering fund | $510,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Support course development and endowed professorship | $250,000 |
| Scottish Rite Hospital | Support hospital programs for children and endowed fellowship program | $154,400 |
| Institute for Justice | Support judicial responsibility | $15,000 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Cato Institute | Support of educational organization | $10,000 |
| Dallas Summer Musicals | Support dallas summer musicals | $9,429 |
| Tau Beta Pi | Improve engineering education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walden C Rhines
Questions people ask
Does The Rhines Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rhines Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Rhines Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walden C Rhines (Settlor & Trustee).
What does The Rhines Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.