The Rhines Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 93-1331653 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$47.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
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
55% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Phd fellowship endowment | $1,200,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Support hoover institution and science and engineering fund | $510,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainsville, FL | Support course development and endowed professorship | $250,000 |
| Scottish Rite Hospital | Dallas, TX | Support hospital programs for children and endowed fellowship program | $154,400 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Support judicial responsibility | $15,000 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest | Dallas, TX | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Support of educational organization | $10,000 |
| Dallas Summer Musicals | Dallas, TX | Support dallas summer musicals | $9,429 |
| Tau Beta Pi | Knoxville, TN | Improve engineering education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,164,829 | 9 |
| 2024 | $1,915,587 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,790,804 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642299349100019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1331653
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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