The Rao Foundation
Historical FunderFlower Mound, Texas · EIN 45-2665652 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NAGARAJ V RAO |
|---|---|
| Address | 8480 ESTERS BLVD STE 100, IRVING TX 75063 |
| Phone | 8446760123 |
| Form and materials | AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.RAOFOUND.ORG |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,005,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500,000 |
| Climate Central | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $200,000 |
| Pediplace Lewisville | Lewisville, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $185,000 |
| University of Texas Austin | Austin, TX | Rao foundation endowed scholarship | $125,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting (Kera) | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Odyssey Charter School | Altadena, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Action | Lewisville, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Giving Grace | Denton, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| California Community Fund | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Lab of ornithology annual fund | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of North Texas | Lewisville, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Hindi's Libraries Inc | Cedarhurst, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Journey to Dream | Lewisville, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Lewisville Education Foundation | Lewisville, TX | STEM truck - lisd special program | $5,000 |
| United Way of Denton | Denton, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Hopekids | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,600 |
| Ranch Hand Rescue | Justin, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,210,100 | 20 |
| 2024 | $533,830 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,623,380 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622049349100027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2665652
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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