Red River Valley Council for the Aid of
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of is a private foundation, based in University Park, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $984K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $146K. Net investment income was $94K.
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of at a glance
In short: Red River Valley Council for the Aid of gave $146K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,913
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,239
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,697
- Total assets
- $983,635
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Red River Valley Council for the Aid of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lakes Regional MHMR Center - Paris ($35K). Together the top 8 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Red River Valley Council for the Aid of gives
- Giving grew 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2021) to $698K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kiamichi Opportunities Hugo, OK | Transportation and Activities. | $19,777 |
| Clarksville Special Olympics Clarksville, TX | To assist with summer special olympic games in san antonio. | $15,616 |
| Red River Valley Down Syndrome Soci Paris, TX | Student Programs. | $15,000 |
| North Lamar Special Olympics Paris, 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $983,635 | $104,240 | $165,246 | $145,913 | 8 | $154,890 | $93,884 | $209,955 |
| 2023 | $1,044,641 | $102,551 | $151,187 | $127,836 | 6 | $136,791 | $88,155 | $183,558 |
| 2022 | $1,093,277 | $216,592 | $716,945 | $698,250 | 8 | $706,983 | $206,630 | $199,680 |
| 2021 | $1,593,630 | $108,132 | $91,304 | $74,138 | 4 | $82,653 | $100,029 | $211,434 |
| 2020 | $1,576,802 | $101,248 | $174,767 | $151,225 | 9 | — | $86,176 | $183,906 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Red River Valley Council for the Aid of reported a distributable amount of $210K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of is led by Bobby Walters, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bobby Walters
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pam Bryant
Chairman
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Barbara Crowston
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dwight Downs
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jon Landers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Radona Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Newsom
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruth Ann Stallings
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelly McDowell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Bassett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Pam Bennett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$1K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Toni Brandon (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Gary Bassett (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Red River Valley Council for the Aid of
How much does Red River Valley Council for the Aid of give each year?
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of gave $146K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $128K across 6 grants.
What is Red River Valley Council for the Aid of's typical grant size?
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of's median grant in 2024 was $17,697, and its average grant was $18,239, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Red River Valley Council for the Aid of give grants?
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Paris, TX (5 grants).
Does Red River Valley Council for the Aid of give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Red River Valley Council for the Aid of's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Red River Valley Council for the Aid of's largest grantees?
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of's largest 2024 grantees include Lakes Regional MHMR Center - Paris ($35,000), Paris Junior College ($20,520) and Franklin County Handicap Rodeo ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Red River Valley Council for the Aid of?
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of reported $984K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Red River Valley Council for the Aid of's EIN?
Red River Valley Council for the Aid of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7455279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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