Texas Ranger 2023 Inc
The purpose and mission of Texas Ranger 2023 inc. (tr2023) is to organize, promote and educate the public about the history and bicentennial of the Texas rangers (rangers), one of the best-known historical symbols of Texas.
Texas Ranger 2023 Inc at a glance
In short: Texas Ranger 2023 Inc gave $415K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $138K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $414,866
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $138,289
- -67.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $152,257
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Texas Ranger 2023 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Ranger Association Foundation ($364K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Texas Ranger 2023 Inc gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $415K (2024) to $563K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Ranger Association Foundation Waco, TX | Donation of Remaining Assets at Closing of Entity. | $211,344 |
| Texas Ranger Association Foundation Waco, TX | Tx ranger 2022-2023; staff travel, meals, lodging, and supplies | $152,257 |
| Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation Austin, TX | Payments for Fabrication, Design and Development of Exhibits. | $51,265 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $182,962 | $567,954 | $414,866 | 3 | $183 |
| 2023 | $384,992 | $1,571,196 | $1,378,152 | $423,430 | 1 | $711 |
| 2022 | $288,020 | $1,288,169 | $1,135,589 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $39,340 | $645,000 | $616,590 | $563,000 | 1 | — |
About Texas Ranger 2023 Inc
Based on IRS filings
Texas Ranger 2023 Inc is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $415K. Net investment income was $183.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas Ranger 2023 Inc is led by Russell Molina, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Russell Molina
President
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Schleier
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Whitman Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jody Ginn (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Rodriguez (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Randy Prince (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Randy Watson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tony Leal (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hank Whitman Jr. (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Texas Ranger 2023 Inc
How much does Texas Ranger 2023 Inc give each year?
Texas Ranger 2023 Inc gave $415K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $423K across 1 grant.
What is Texas Ranger 2023 Inc's typical grant size?
Texas Ranger 2023 Inc's median grant in 2024 was $152,257, and its average grant was $138,289, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Texas Ranger 2023 Inc give grants?
Texas Ranger 2023 Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (2 grants).
Does Texas Ranger 2023 Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Texas Ranger 2023 Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Texas Ranger 2023 Inc's EIN?
Texas Ranger 2023 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0976020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Texas Ranger 2023 Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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