The Riddle Foundation
The Riddle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $295.
The Riddle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Riddle Foundation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,944
- -68.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,472
- -52.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,472
- Total assets
- $82,090
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Riddle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation ($4K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Riddle Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 406% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $29K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation College Station, TX | Funding programs to support agriculture & livestock, family & community health and stem | $4,444 |
| 12TH Man Foundation College Station, TX | Funding Scholarships, Progams and Facilities of Tamu | $2,500 |
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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 | $82,090 | $295 | $6,944 | $6,944 | 2 | $6,944 | $295 | $1,710 |
| 2023 | $88,739 | $453 | $23,875 | $21,700 | 3 | $21,700 | $453 | $2,607 |
| 2022 | $112,199 | $754 | $26,540 | $24,380 | 4 | $24,380 | $754 | $5,752 |
| 2021 | $149,162 | $6,851 | $14,606 | $14,606 | 3 | $14,606 | $6,851 | $4,108 |
| 2020 | $157,052 | $9,711 | $30,713 | $28,676 | 2 | — | $9,711 | $8,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Riddle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Riddle Foundation is led by Don R. Riddle, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Don R. Riddle
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenny L. Riddle
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacy Riddle-Baumgartner
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd A. Riddle
Director & Treasurer
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 The Riddle Foundation
How much does The Riddle Foundation give each year?
The Riddle Foundation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 3 grants.
How large is The Riddle Foundation?
The Riddle Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Riddle Foundation operate?
The Riddle Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Texas.
What is The Riddle Foundation's EIN?
The Riddle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0455477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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