Rushing River Foundation
Rushing River Foundation is a private foundation based in The Woodlands, Texas. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $3,820,250 to organizations supporting work that included children’s programs, faith-based ministry, watershed sustainability, and services for people with disabilities.
Rushing River Foundation at a glance
In short: Rushing River Foundation gave $3.8M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $255K), mostly in Texas. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,820,250
- +370.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $254,683
- +245.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $39,542
- +32.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rushing River Foundation
- 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: 5 Song Sparrow, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rushing River Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Ozark Foundation ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 57 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 3% to recipients in Georgia, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rushing River Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $445K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $39K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $650K (2022) to $3.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Ozark Foundation Houston, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to facilitate the emotional and spiritual growth of children, youth and families, regardless of economic status, through the provision of a christ-centered, values-based summer camp experience and year-round ministry and mentoring. | $3,025,000 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Church The Woodlands, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to reach people for jesus christ, disciple them in faith, and help those in need. | $300,000 |
| Core Gives Kennesaw, GA | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to provide support to the food & beverage service industry. | $125,000 |
| Wimberley Valley Watershed Association Wimberley, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to ensure that communities know their connection and responsibilities to the watershed and are supported in implementing water policies and practices that will ensure ecological sustainability for generations. | $100,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance Dripping Springs, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission of raising public awareness and building community support around the need to preserve the natural resources and heritage of the central Texas hill country. | $50,000 |
| Inspiration Ranch Magnolia, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to improve the lives of individuals with physical, mental, and emotional challenges through equine-assisted services. | $30,800 |
| Angel Reach Conroe, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to help children and youth. | $28,300 |
| Dog Alliance Cedar Park, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to improve lives through the bond between dogs and people. | $25,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Rye Brook, NY | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission of supporting individuals and families affected by blood cancer. | $25,000 |
| The Sloth Institute | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission of enhancing the welfare and conservation of sloths. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,542 | $3,850,000 | $3,820,397 | $3,820,250 | 15 | $3,820,250 | $143 |
| 2023 | $29,896 | $823,000 | $815,010 | $811,270 | 11 | $811,270 | $1,276 |
| 2022 | $21,906 | $645,000 | $652,050 | $650,000 | 10 | $650,000 | $1,208 |
| 2021 | $27,129 | $2,525,000 | $2,712,411 | $2,710,000 | 10 | — | — |
| 2020 | $343,612 | $1,000,000 | $787,315 | $785,000 | 11 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rushing River Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Camp Ozark Foundation describes its work as facilitating children’s, youth’s, and families’ emotional and spiritual growth through a Christ-centered summer camp and year-round ministry and mentoring. Wimberley Valley Watershed Association describes its mission as supporting communities in implementing water policies and practices for ecological sustainability. Inspiration Ranch says it provides equine-assisted services and therapies to improve the lives of people with physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Small Steps Nurturing Center describes its work as fostering the development of economically at-risk children and their families through early childhood education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $3,820,250. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $3,025,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $3,025,000 to Camp Ozark Foundation, $300,000 to The Woodlands United Methodist Church, $125,000 to CORE Gives, and $100,000 each to Wimberley Valley Watershed Association and Hill Country Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randall W Norwood as president and Terri Norwood, Brett Norwood, and Lindsay Norwood Stokey as directors.
Rushing River Foundation is led by Randall W. Norwood, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall W. Norwood
President
Managing Partner → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brett Norwood
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsay Norwood Stokey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terri Norwood
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rushing River Foundation
How much does Rushing River Foundation give each year?
Rushing River Foundation gave $3.8M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $811K across 11 grants.
What is Rushing River Foundation's typical grant size?
Rushing River Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $254,683, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rushing River Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does Rushing River Foundation give grants?
Rushing River Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants) and Wimberley, TX (2 grants).
Does Rushing River Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Rushing River Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rushing River Foundation's largest grantees?
Rushing River Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Ozark Foundation ($3,025,000), The Woodlands United Methodist Church ($300,000) and Core Gives ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rushing River Foundation?
Rushing River Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rushing River Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rushing River Foundation?
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 Rushing River Foundation's EIN?
Rushing River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4739178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rushing River Foundation 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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