Research Educational Foundation Inc
RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists $180,000 in grants to 22 organizations, with all listed grants designated for general support.
Research Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Research Educational Foundation Inc gave $180K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,182
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,012,799
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Research Educational Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 796936, Dallas, TX 75379-6936
Phone: (469) 644-9687
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Research Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Media Group ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 14% to Ohio, and 3% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Research Educational Foundation Inc gives
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $180K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Media Group Humble, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Spirit Communications Westerville, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Storehouse of Collin County Plano, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Dallas Life Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lifesavers Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mastermedia Ministries Euless, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Inn McKinney, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Agape Resource and Assistance Center Inc Plano, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Allen Comunity Outreach Allen, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bella House Plano, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,012,799 | $208,464 | $288,069 | $180,000 | 22 | $234,636 | $168,919 | $201,170 |
| 2024 | $4,152,073 | $398,740 | $278,543 | $180,000 | 21 | $230,725 | $361,221 | $192,841 |
| 2023 | $3,851,249 | $263,435 | $276,984 | $180,000 | 21 | $227,065 | $227,924 | $183,733 |
| 2022 | $3,829,798 | $586,346 | $263,742 | $175,000 | 19 | $206,538 | $562,165 | $195,114 |
| 2021 | $4,109,153 | $146,643 | $90,763 | $10,000 | 2 | — | $126,633 | $181,573 |
| 2020 | $3,380,957 | $136,889 | $125,187 | $40,000 | 3 | — | $136,446 | — |
| 2019 | $3,139,892 | $109,946 | $93,486 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $109,933 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Research Educational Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $201K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Hope Media Group says its mission is to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread hope; Spirit Communications describes its work as non-commercial, nonprofit broadcasting. Samaritan Inn describes itself as a comprehensive housing program supporting people in gaining dignity and independence, while Lifesavers Foundation says it provides free medical services for women and children and community goods and services.
Other grantees describe work that includes rebuilding families affected by generational incarceration (Exodus Ministries) and providing housing and support for a homeless woman and her baby (Bella House). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own program areas.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $180,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The listed grants were for general support. Among the largest were $25,000 each to Hope Media Group and Spirit Communications, and $15,000 to The Storehouse of Collin County. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Dallas Life Foundation, Lifesavers Foundation, Mastermedia Ministries, and Samaritan Inn.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C Tim Villasana as Director, Stanley Thomas as President/DI, and David Thomas as Sec/Treas/VP.
Research Educational Foundation Inc is led by Stanley Thomas, President & Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stanley Thomas
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Tim Villasana
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Thomas
Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$41K (2019) → $54K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deborah Thomas (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $54K, to David Thomas (Sec/Treas/VP).
Frequently asked questions about Research Educational Foundation Inc
How much does Research Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
Research Educational Foundation Inc gave $180K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 21 grants.
What is Research Educational Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Research Educational Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,182, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Research Educational Foundation Inc give grants?
Research Educational Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants) and Plano, TX (4 grants).
Does Research Educational Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Research Educational Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Research Educational Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Research Educational Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hope Media Group ($25,000), Spirit Communications ($25,000) and The Storehouse of Collin County ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Research Educational Foundation Inc?
Research Educational Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $201K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Research Educational Foundation Inc fund?
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Research Educational Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Research Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
Research Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1247639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Research Educational Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Research Educational Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/research-educational-foundation-inc-morg_aace364a53f24a0f8765543bac54de63
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