The Rydin Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 87-3788576 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $200,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | General donation | $3,500,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | Washington, DC | General donation | $1,851,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | General donation | $375,000 |
| American Accountability Foundation | Washington, DC | General donation | $200,000 |
| American Moment Inc | Washington, DC | General donation | $200,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General donation | $167,000 |
| America First Policy Institute | Washington, DC | General donation | $100,000 |
| Fair Elections Fund | Washington, DC | General donation | $100,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General donation | $30,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | General donation | $20,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | Houston, TX | General donation | $20,000 |
| Houston Ballet | Houston, TX | General donation | $15,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($22,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,600,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $6,667,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523239349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3788576
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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