The Ray H Marr Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 26-3172622 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$55.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $100,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Scouts of America | Irving, TX | General support contribution | $600,000 |
| Collin College Foundation | Mckinney, TX | General support contribution | $200,000 |
| Smu-Ignited - Lyle Undergaduate Engineering | Dallas, TX | General support contribution | $200,000 |
| Tyler Junior College Foundation | Tyler, TX | General support contribution | $200,000 |
| Trinity Valley Cc Foundation | Athens, TX | General support contribution | $150,000 |
| Panola College Foundation | Carthage, TX | General support contribution | $100,000 |
| Azleway Inc | Big Sandy, TX | General support contribution | $75,000 |
| Northeast Texas Community College Foundation | Mt Pleasant, TX | General support contribution | $50,000 |
| Scottish Rite for Children | Dallas, TX | General support contribution | $50,000 |
| Angelina College Foundation | Lufkin, TX | General support contribution | $25,000 |
| Kilgore College Foundation | Kilgore, TX | General support contribution | $25,000 |
| Paris Junior College Foundation | Paris, TX | General support contribution | $25,000 |
| Retina Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support contribution | $25,000 |
| Texarkana College Foundation | Texarkana, TX | General support contribution | $25,000 |
| Tom Bean Isd Education Foundation | Tom Bean, TX | General support contribution | $25,000 |
| Tyler Isd Foundation | Tyler, TX | General support contribution | $25,000 |
| Buckner Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support contribution | $5,000 |
| Challenge Air for Kids & Friends Inc | Dallas, TX | General support contribution | $2,500 |
| Chase's Place Scholarship Fund | Richardson, TX | General support contribution | $2,500 |
| Clayton Dabney Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support contribution | $2,500 |
| Heroes for Children | Plano, TX | General support contribution | $2,500 |
| Lena Pope Organization | Fort Worth, TX | General support contribution | $2,500 |
| Lifestraw | Baltimore, MD | General support contribution | $2,011 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,819,511 | 23 |
| 2024 | $952,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $957,493 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601829349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3172622
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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