The RR Family Foundation
The RR Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The RR Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The RR Family Foundation gave $287K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,740
- +380.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +81.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,546
- +165.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $6,021,227
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (9 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% 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 RR Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2001 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 523-6603
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The RR Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Episcopal High School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $229K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 144 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining shares were Pennsylvania (2%), Virginia (2%), Connecticut (1%), and Rhode Island (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The RR Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 38 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $57K (2022) to $287K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal High School Bellaire, TX | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Houston Chamber Choir Houston, TX | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Beacon Houston, TX | Provides Funds to Accomplish Its Charitable Purpose | $23,575 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, TX | Provides Funds to Accomplish Its Charitable Purpose | $15,360 |
| The Christ Church Cathedral Houston, TX | Provides Funds to Accomplish Charibable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Foundation of Houston Houston, TX | Provides Funds to Accomplish Its Charitable Purpose | $9,925 |
| Salvation Army Houston, TX | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Provides Funds to Accomplish Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation Kemah, TX | provides funds to accomplish its charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Provides Funds to Accomplish Its Charitable Purpose | $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 | $6,021,227 | $294,035 | $290,686 | $286,740 | 38 | $286,740 | $270,709 | $323,884 |
| 2023 | $6,021,233 | $249,416 | $61,665 | $59,684 | 21 | $59,684 | $237,673 | $306,426 |
| 2022 | $5,901,772 | $5,010,282 | $70,909 | $56,725 | 17 | $56,725 | $4,969,598 | $206,426 |
| 2021 | $963,871 | $44,072 | $280,003 | $276,368 | 28 | $276,368 | $48,930 | $99,921 |
| 2020 | $992,767 | $25,531 | $102,206 | $100,050 | 40 | — | $45,941 | $72,769 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The RR Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $324K 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
No separate mission statement is provided. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Houston Chamber Choir describes its work as performing choral music and increasing awareness and appreciation of choral music and musicians. Hermann Park Conservancy says it is dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park, while Galveston Bay Foundation says its mission is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay.
Other supported organizations describe work in education and community support. St. George’s School says it aims to help students in grades 9 through 12 develop their gifts; Friends of Pumpkin Park says it supports a vision for a place offering the Houston community outdoor experiences. The Kiwanis Foundation of Houston says it provides grants and support to other nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $286,740. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $2,500. Notable grants included $100,000 to Episcopal High School, $50,000 to Houston Chamber Choir, $23,575 to The Beacon, and $15,360 to The Museum of Fine Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Risher Randall as President/DR; Fairfax C Randall and William Randall as Vice Presidents/DR; Risher Randall Jr as Secretary/DR; and David C Randall and Hally R Carver as Directors.
The RR Family Foundation is led by Risher Randall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Risher Randall
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David C. Randall
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hally R. Carver
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fairfax C. Randall
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Risher Randall Jr.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Randall
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about The RR Family Foundation
How much does The RR Family Foundation give each year?
The RR Family Foundation gave $287K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 21 grants.
What is The RR Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The RR Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,546, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The RR Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The RR Family Foundation give grants?
The RR Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (26 grants).
Who are The RR Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The RR Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Episcopal High School ($100,000), Houston Chamber Choir ($50,000) and The Beacon ($23,575), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The RR Family Foundation?
The RR Family Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $324K (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 RR Family Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Houston Chamber Choir describes its work as performing choral music and increasing awareness and appreciation of choral music and musicians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The RR Family 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 RR Family Foundation's EIN?
The RR Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0574955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The RR Family 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 RR Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rr-family-foundation-morg_eb518a8192514f8293b1c7c6272a4982
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