The Isaac I Foundation
The Isaac I Foundation is a private foundation based in Grapevine, Texas. In 2024, it reported $267,203 in grants to 10 organizations.
The Isaac I Foundation at a glance
In short: The Isaac I Foundation gave $267K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state Louisiana. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $267,203
- -51.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,720
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,598,930
- -3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (40% 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 The Isaac I Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1687, Grapevine, TX 76099
Phone: (214) 979-0553
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Isaac I Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LSU Foundation ($107K). Together the top 10 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 51 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (40%), Virginia (37%), Texas (14%), Missouri (4%), and Oklahoma (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Isaac I Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% of 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 $215K (2020) to $552K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | General Purpose of the Donee | $106,500 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $100,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | General Purpose of the Donee | $15,000 |
| Washington University McKelvey Engineering Challenge St. Louis, MO | General Purpose of the Donee | $12,000 |
| Crosswater Ministries Dallas, TX | General Purpose of the Donee | $10,000 |
| Vogel Alcove Dallas, TX | General Purpose of the Donee | $10,000 |
| Bushenyi Alliance for Rural Health & Development Tulsa, OK | General Purpose of the Donee | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of the Donee | $5,000 |
| Kidlinks Dallas, TX | General Purpose of the Donee | $1,000 |
| Apex Ridgeview Elementary School Keller, TX | General Purpose of the Donee | $203 |
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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 | $2,598,930 | $218,183 | $316,578 | $267,203 | 10 | $267,203 | $171,188 | $163,433 |
| 2023 | $2,696,823 | $105,281 | $592,244 | $551,600 | 11 | $551,600 | $65,595 | $165,183 |
| 2022 | $3,182,042 | $100,900 | $437,372 | $392,250 | 6 | $392,250 | $56,564 | $175,361 |
| 2021 | $3,518,514 | $377,486 | $305,888 | $250,500 | 10 | $256,856 | $326,638 | $215,000 |
| 2020 | $3,446,916 | $119,301 | $270,003 | $214,850 | 14 | — | $73,216 | $189,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Isaac I Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university foundation, a youth outreach organization, a food bank, and organizations serving children and families.
The LSU Foundation describes its mission as cultivating and investing in philanthropic partnerships to support and advance LSU’s academic priorities. Young America’s Foundation describes itself as a youth outreach organization that promotes ideas including individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. Tarrant Area Food Bank says it works to alleviate hunger and improve health. Vogel Alcove says it helps young children and families prevent and overcome the effects of homelessness and poverty. KidLinks says its mission is linking kids to health and healing through music and media.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $267,203. Grant amounts ranged from $203 to $106,500, with a median of $10,000.
The largest grants were $106,500 to LSU Foundation and $100,000 to Young America’s Foundation. Other grants included $15,000 to Tarrant Area Food Bank, $12,000 to Washington University McKelvey Engineering Challenge, $10,000 each to Crosswater Ministries and Vogel Alcove, $7,500 to Bushenyi Alliance for Rural Health & Development, $5,000 to Meals on Wheels Inc, $1,000 to KidLinks, and $203 to Apex Ridgeview Elementary School. The filing lists the purpose of each grant as “general purpose of the donee.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald E. Rinard as president and director; Simin J. Shelton as vice president and director; and Luke A. Rinard as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Isaac I Foundation is led by Ronald E. Rinard, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald E. Rinard
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Luke A. Rinard
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Simin J. Shelton
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John R. Stoika (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Isaac I Foundation
How much does The Isaac I Foundation give each year?
The Isaac I Foundation gave $267K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $552K across 11 grants.
What is The Isaac I Foundation's typical grant size?
The Isaac I Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,720, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Isaac I Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Isaac I Foundation give grants?
The Isaac I Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (37%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does The Isaac I Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Isaac I Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Isaac I Foundation's largest grantees?
The Isaac I Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include LSU Foundation ($106,500), Young America's Foundation ($100,000) and Tarrant Area Food Bank ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Isaac I Foundation?
The Isaac I Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $267K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Isaac I Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university foundation, a youth outreach organization, a food bank, and organizations serving children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Isaac I Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Isaac I Foundation's EIN?
The Isaac I Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2965575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Isaac I 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Isaac I Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-isaac-i-foundation-morg_fb790dda8643434aa5a247c4d0510fbc
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