Richard Wallrath Educational
Richard Wallrath Educational is a private foundation based in Centerville, Texas, that supports college scholarships for young people involved in Texas 4-H and FFA. Its 2021 filing is the most recent on record, with no later filing reported; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Richard Wallrath Educational at a glance
In short: Richard Wallrath Educational gave $604K across 47 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $603,750
- -1.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $12,846
- -3.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,889,872
- -4.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard Wallrath Educational
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1249, Centerville, TX 75833-1249
Phone: (903) 536-7103
Website: https://wallrathfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Wallrath Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Texas a & M University ($264K). Together the top 10 received $486K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($18,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 93 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s website describes its scholarship recipients as Texas 4-H and FFA members.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard Wallrath Educational gives
- 79% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 319% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $604K (2021) to $610K (2020). In 2021 it made 47 grants totaling $604K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas a & M University College Station, TX | FFA & 4H Scholarships | $263,750 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | FFA / 4H /Other Scholarships | $91,250 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | FFA / 4H Scholarships | $26,250 |
| West Texas a & M Universi Canyon, TX | FFA / 4H Scholarships | $26,250 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | FFA / 4H Scholarships | $17,500 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | FFA / 4H Scholarships | $17,500 |
| University of Texas - Austin Austin, TX | FFA / 4H Scholarships | $11,250 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $18,750 |
| Blinn College - Brenham Brenham, TX | FFA / 4H Scholarships | $11,250 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | FFA / 4H Scholarships | $11,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,889,872 | $511,600 | $677,100 | $603,750 | 47 | $603,750 | $438,250 | $189,212 |
| 2020 | $4,062,432 | $114,630 | $677,043 | $610,000 | 46 | — | $48,829 | $212,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Wallrath Educational reported a distributable amount of $189K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it provides scholarships to deserving high school seniors through the 4-H and FFA foundations. Its 2021 filing describes its direct charitable activity as scholarships to FFA or 4-H members for college tuition.
The 2021 grants included universities and colleges across Texas. The grantees describe varied missions: Baylor University says it integrates academic excellence and Christian commitment in educating students for leadership and service; Texas Lutheran University says it empowers a diverse student body through liberal arts and professional education; and Schreiner University describes itself as a diverse university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $603,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $263,750, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $263,750 to Texas A&M University for FFA and 4-H scholarships, $91,250 to Texas Tech University for FFA, 4-H, and other scholarships, and $26,250 each to Tarleton State University and West Texas A&M University for FFA and 4-H scholarships.
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes scholarship opportunities through the Texas 4-H and FFA foundations; given the lack of a filing after 2021, those website references should not be taken as confirmation of a current application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Patsy Murphy Wallrath as corporate secretary, and Patsy Vavra and Jess W. Mason as officers. The foundation’s website identifies Richard “Dick” Wallrath as its founder.
Richard Wallrath Educational's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jess W. Mason
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patsy Murphy Wallrath
Corporate Se
Secretary → Corporate Se, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patsy Vavra
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Richard Wallrath Educational
How much does Richard Wallrath Educational give each year?
Richard Wallrath Educational gave $604K across 47 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $610K across 46 grants.
What is Richard Wallrath Educational's typical grant size?
Richard Wallrath Educational's median grant in 2021 was $2,500, and its average grant was $12,846, across 47 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard Wallrath Educational give grants?
Richard Wallrath Educational gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants), Lubbock, TX (3 grants), San Antonio, TX (3 grants) and Abilene, TX (3 grants).
Does Richard Wallrath Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Richard Wallrath Educational's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "FFA / 4H Scholarships" (31 grants), "4H Scholarships" (9 grants) and "FFA Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Richard Wallrath Educational's largest grantees?
Richard Wallrath Educational's largest 2021 grantees include Texas a & M University ($263,750), Texas Tech University ($91,250) and Tarleton State University ($26,250), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($18,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Wallrath Educational?
Richard Wallrath Educational reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $604K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard Wallrath Educational fund?
The foundation’s website says it provides scholarships to deserving high school seniors through the 4-H and FFA foundations. Its 2021 filing describes its direct charitable activity as scholarships to FFA or 4-H members for college tuition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Wallrath Educational?
Richard Wallrath Educational does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check wallrathfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Richard Wallrath Educational's EIN?
Richard Wallrath Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4091122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Richard Wallrath Educational accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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