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 $586K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $585,600
- +119.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,067
- +143.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,377,854
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
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 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marietta College ($324K). Together the top 9 received $586K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 46 (72%).
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 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Isaac I Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 382% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2020) to $586K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $586K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta College Marietta, OH | General Purpose of the Donee | $324,000 |
| LSU Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | General Purpose of the Donee | $101,500 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $100,000 |
| Vogel Alcove Dallas, TX | General Purpose of the Donee | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of the Donee | $10,000 |
| SPCA of Texas Dallas, TX | General Purpose of the Donee | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Purpose of the Donee | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Purpose of the Donee | $10,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Calls, ME | General Purpose of the Donee | $5,100 |
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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 | $2,377,854 | $414,574 | $636,592 | $585,600 | 9 | $585,600 | $369,533 | $153,106 |
| 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 |
| 2019 | $3,953,866 | $446,711 | $635,051 | $543,200 | 14 | — | $369,110 | $385,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Isaac I Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K 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
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. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 9 grants totaling $585,600.
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 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald E. Rinard
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
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 (2)
- Former: John R. Stoika (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Cecilia M. Rinard (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Isaac I Foundation
How much does The Isaac I Foundation give each year?
The Isaac I Foundation gave $586K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $267K across 10 grants.
What is The Isaac I Foundation's typical grant size?
The Isaac I Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $65,067, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Isaac I Foundation give grants?
The Isaac I Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (17%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Isaac I Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Isaac I Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Isaac I Foundation's largest grantees?
The Isaac I Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Marietta College ($324,000), LSU Foundation ($101,500) and Young America's Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Isaac I Foundation?
The Isaac I Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $586K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (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 2019–2025.
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 November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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