Robert Houston & Hollyanne Frances Farris Foundation
Invitation OnlyHarlingen, Texas · EIN 74-2855935 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$505K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$1,125
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $145,100 |
| Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100,000 |
| Ron Witlock Ministries | Lyford, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $42,000 |
| Sea Turtles Rescue | South Padre Island, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $27,000 |
| Marine Military Academy | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $25,100 |
| US Department of Educatiion | Portland, OR | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $24,610 |
| Gladys Porter Zoo | Brownsville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $11,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $6,400 |
| University of Texas - Rgv | Edinburg, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $5,583 |
| Las Huellas | Brownsville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $5,000 |
| Scouting America | Houston, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $5,000 |
| Utsa | San Antonio, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $3,192 |
| Tift Academic Scholarship Fund | South Padre Island, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $3,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Center | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $2,250 |
| Md Anderson | Houston, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $2,000 |
| Church of Yahweh | Mercedes, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,545 |
| Rotary Club of Harlingen | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,425 |
| Westminster Day School | Houston, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,250 |
| Sunny Glen Children's Home | San Benito, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,200 |
| Moody Clinic | Brownsville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,125 |
| Breathe Life Christian Church | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Haly Lopez Pennfoste College Academ | Harlingen, TX | College academic scholarships | $1,000 |
| Lisa Mccallim Medical Fund | Harlingen, TX | Medical expense memorials | $1,000 |
| Living Way Church | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Rgv Museum Association | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| St Alban's Episcopal Day School | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| St Theresa Catholic Church | San Benito, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Cameron Country Christmas Fund | Brownsville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $500 |
| Culture of Life Ministries | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $500 |
| Rgsc Citizens Volunteer Council | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $500 |
| Utrgv Harlingen Collegiant Ptsa | Harlingen, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $250 |
| Bethel Lutheran Church | Lyford, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| First Presbyterian Church | San Antonio, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| LA Posada Prvdencia | San Benito, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| Mt Calvary Luthern Church | Raymondville, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | Zapata, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
| University of Texas - Austin (Memorial Dr Willerson) | Austin, TX | Donation to charitable organization to defray general operating expenses. | $100 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($74,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $505,130 | 45 |
| 2024 | $529,420 | 54 |
| 2023 | $373,145 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621419349100022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2855935
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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