The Rider Family Fund
The Rider Family Fund is a private foundation based in Galveston, Texas. On its 2024 filing, it described its direct charitable activity as gifts to 501(c)(3) charities in the Galveston County area and stated that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Rider Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Rider Family Fund gave $98K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,850
- -45.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +650.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,523
- -92.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,323,616
- +3.0% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to The Rider Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Dansby Drive, Galveston, TX 77551
Phone: (409) 763-3531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rider Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ronald McDonald House ($11K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 85 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its charitable gifts are to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Galveston County area. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rider Family Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $55K (2020) to $180K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Galveston, TX | General | $11,200 |
| Salvation Army Galveston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Galveston Urban Ministry Galveston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Galveston Food Bank Galveston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Galveston Children's Museum Galveston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| St Vincents House Galveston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Galveston, TX | General | $9,700 |
| Galveston Symphony Galveston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Resource Crisis Center Galveston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Sunshine Center Galveston, TX | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,323,616 | $55,321 | $110,706 | $97,850 | 15 | $97,850 | $42,465 | $122,764 |
| 2023 | $1,284,970 | $423,985 | $191,542 | $179,800 | 2 | $179,800 | $66,093 | $93,364 |
| 2022 | $1,052,527 | $364,409 | $89,967 | $75,950 | 25 | $87,522 | $41,431 | $85,220 |
| 2021 | $896,252 | $389,974 | $84,626 | $82,984 | 20 | $84,626 | $86,987 | $68,219 |
| 2020 | $807,693 | $72,180 | $57,086 | $55,350 | 23 | — | $72,180 | $56,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rider Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $123K 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 fund’s filing describes gifts to charitable organizations but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including family services, food assistance, children’s activities, community services, arts and culture, and substance-abuse treatment.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: St. Vincent’s House provides social services and community outreach for the greater Galveston community; the Galveston Children’s Museum offers children a hands-on environment for play and learning; the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Women’s Center offers residential substance-abuse treatment for indigent women in Galveston and Brazoria counties; and Nia Cultural Center provides cultural and educational activities. Sunshine Center says it supports independence and community participation among individuals with developmental disabilities. Ronald McDonald House describes its mission as providing services that support families when children need healthcare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $97,850. Grant amounts ranged from $950 to $11,200, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $11,200 to Ronald McDonald House; $10,000 each to the Salvation Army, Galveston Urban Ministry, Galveston Food Bank, Galveston Children’s Museum, and St. Vincent’s House; and $9,700 to First Presbyterian Church. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Galveston Symphony, Resource Crisis Center, Sunshine Center, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Women’s Center, and $2,500 to Nia Cultural Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists G William Rider as president, Knox Rider as vice president and treasurer, and Tiffany Rider Parmenter as vice president and secretary.
The Rider Family Fund is led by G. William Rider, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
G. William Rider
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Rider Parmenter
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Knox Rider
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Tiffany Rider Parmenter (VP/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about The Rider Family Fund
How much does The Rider Family Fund give each year?
The Rider Family Fund gave $98K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 2 grants.
What is The Rider Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Rider Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,523, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rider Family Fund give grants?
The Rider Family Fund gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (15 grants).
Does The Rider Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Rider Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rider Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Rider Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Ronald McDonald House ($11,200), Salvation Army ($10,000) and Galveston Urban Ministry ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rider Family Fund?
The Rider Family Fund reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Rider Family Fund fund?
The fund’s filing describes gifts to charitable organizations but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including family services, food assistance, children’s activities, community services, arts and culture, and substance-abuse treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rider Family Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Rider Family Fund's EIN?
The Rider Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0349036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rider Family Fund 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.
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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 Rider Family Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rider-family-fund-morg_52f6d3ab9f7044a5bfc0d012cd5645ec
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