The RR Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The RR Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $286,740 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$286,740
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $59,684 the year before.
59% 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 | $59,684 | 21 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $286,740 | 38 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
The RR 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 The RR Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 31 | $267,240 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal High School | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Houston Chamber Choir | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Beacon | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $23,575 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $15,360 |
| The Christ Church Cathedral | Provides funds to accomplish charibable purpose | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Foundation of Houston | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $9,925 |
| Individual | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Provides funds to accomplish charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Holly Hall Retirement Community | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Roco | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| The Children's Museum Houston | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $2,600 |
| St John's School | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Yale University | Provides funds to accomplish its charibable purpose | $2,500 |
| St George's School | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Hill School | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Bryan Museum | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Individual | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Villanova University | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Rhodes College | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Men of Distinction | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $2,400 |
| Individual | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Lord of the Streets | Provides funds to accomplish charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| The Menil Collection | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $1,380 |
| Alley Theatre | Provides funds to accomplish charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Chinquapin Prep School | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purose | $1,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Inprint Poets and Writers | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Camp Allen | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| River Oaks Foundation | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Houston Symphony Society | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | Provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Risher Randall
- Fairfax C Randall
- William Randall
- Risher Randall Jr
- David C Randall
- Hally R Carver
Questions people ask
Does The RR Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The RR Family Foundation give?
$286,740 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The RR Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Risher Randall (President/ DR), Fairfax C Randall (Vice Pres/ DR), William Randall (Vice Pres/ DR) and Risher Randall Jr (Secretary/ DR) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The RR Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.