Rushing River Foundation
Invitation OnlyThe Woodlands, Texas · EIN 81-4739178 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.8M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$40K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
21% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Ozark Foundation | Houston, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to facilitate the emotional and spiritual growth of children, youth and… | $3,025,000 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Church | The Woodlands, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to reach people for jesus christ, disciple them in faith, and help those in… | $300,000 |
| Core Gives | Kennesaw, GA | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to provide support to the food & beverage service industry. | $125,000 |
| Wimberley Valley Watershed Association | Wimberley, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to ensure that communities know their connection and responsibilities to… | $100,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Dripping Springs, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission of raising public awareness and building community support around the need… | $50,000 |
| Inspiration Ranch | Magnolia, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to improve the lives of individuals with physical, mental, and emotional… | $30,800 |
| Angel Reach | Conroe, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to help children and youth. | $28,300 |
| Dog Alliance | Cedar Park, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to improve lives through the bond between dogs and people. | $25,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Rye Brook, NY | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission of supporting individuals and families affected by blood cancer. | $25,000 |
| The Sloth Institute | CS | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission of enhancing the welfare and conservation of sloths. | $25,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to empower the lives of students. | $25,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to provide an exemplary early childhood program to instill and foster the… | $25,000 |
| Tespa | Wimberley, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to protect the trinity and edwards aquifers for the people and wildlife who… | $25,000 |
| The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Dublin, OH | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to find forever families for the more than 140,000 children waiting to be… | $6,150 |
| Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas | West Lake Hills, TX | Donation to assist the organization in carrying out its mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,820,250 | 15 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $811,270 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105049
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4739178
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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