The Ray H Marr Foundation
The Ray H Marr Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported Texas organizations, including colleges and foundations, an engineering program, children’s health organizations, and organizations serving young people and families.
Key facts about The Ray H Marr Foundation
In short: The Ray H Marr Foundation gave $1.8M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Texas. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-3172622
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,819,511
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- Average grant
- $79,109
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 23, 2025)
- Total assets
- $55,929,661
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.9M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+91.0% YoY
Grant Count
23
+9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$79K
+74.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ray H Marr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Ray H Marr Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 23 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant records show support for organizations with varied purposes. Tyler Junior College Foundation says it provides scholarship, program, and capital support to help the college serve East Texas communities’ educational and workforce needs. Panola College Foundation describes its work as supporting the college through scholarships, endowments, and other resources. Hope Farm says it serves the spiritual, educational, and social needs of at-risk boys in Fort Worth and Dallas, while Heroes for Children says it provides financial and social assistance to families whose children are battling cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $952,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grant was $200,000 to SMU-Ignited – Lyle Undergraduate Engineering. Collin College Foundation, Trinity Valley CC Foundation, and Tyler Junior College Foundation each received $150,000. Panola College Foundation received $50,000. Other listed recipients include Angelina College Foundation, Retina Foundation, Scottish Rite for Children, and Texarkana College Foundation, each receiving $25,000; Buckner Foundation received $5,000, and Heroes for Children received $2,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 23 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $633K (2020) to $1.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys Scouts of America ($600K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 128 (71%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Scouts of America Irving, TX | General Support Contribution | $600,000 |
| Collin College Foundation McKinney, TX | General Support Contribution | $200,000 |
| SMU-Ignited - Lyle Undergaduate Engineering Dallas, TX | General Support Contribution | $200,000 |
| Tyler Junior College Foundation Tyler, TX | General Support Contribution | $200,000 |
| Trinity Valley CC Foundation Athens, TX | General Support Contribution | $150,000 |
| Panola College Foundation Carthage, TX | General Support Contribution | $100,000 |
| Azleway Inc Big Sandy, TX | General Support Contribution | $75,000 |
| Northeast Texas Community College Foundation Mt Pleasant, TX | General Support Contribution | $50,000 |
| Scottish Rite for Children Dallas, TX | General Support Contribution | $50,000 |
| Angelina College Foundation Lufkin, TX | General Support Contribution | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,923,845 | $3,505,680 | $2,284,028 | $952,500 |
| 2023 | $51,416,052 | $5,017,023 | $2,188,704 | $957,493 |
| 2022 | $44,071,759 | $27,084,758 | $2,053,627 | $926,695 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,929,661 | $53,923,845 | $51,416,052 |
| Revenue | $5,236,927 | $3,505,680 | $5,017,023 |
| Expenses | $3,100,965 | $2,284,028 | $2,188,704 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,707,017 | $1,777,151 | $1,702,528 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,874,003 | $3,170,228 | $4,634,625 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,532,149 | $2,636,819 | $1,960,298 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas W Bonner as president, Connie Morris as secretary, Adam Reed as executive vice president and treasurer, and Hugh Akin as director.
The Ray H Marr Foundation is led by Douglas W. Bonner, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas W. Bonner
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$325K (2020) → $320K (2025)
Hugh Akin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Reed
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
Executive Vice President & Treasurer → Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $185K (2025)
Christine Curtis
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Claire Hamilton
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$53K (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Connie Morris (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: G. Todd Bright (2020) — Director
- Former: Judith Elder (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Phyllis Weir (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Ray H. Marr (2020) — Board Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $320K, to Douglas W Bonner (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 325 N St Paul 2500, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 748-9614
Frequently asked questions about The Ray H Marr Foundation
How much does The Ray H Marr Foundation give each year?
The Ray H Marr Foundation gave $1.8M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $953K across 21 grants.
What is The Ray H Marr Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ray H Marr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $79,109, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ray H Marr Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Ray H Marr Foundation give grants?
The Ray H Marr Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants) and Tyler, TX (2 grants).
Does The Ray H Marr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ray H Marr Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ray H Marr Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ray H Marr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys Scouts of America ($600,000), Collin College Foundation ($200,000) and SMU-Ignited - Lyle Undergaduate Engineering ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ray H Marr Foundation?
The Ray H Marr Foundation reported $55.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ray H Marr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant records show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ray H Marr Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ray H Marr Foundation's EIN?
The Ray H Marr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3172622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ray H Marr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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