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R4 Foundation

Fort Worth, Texas  ·  EIN 465434359  ·  Private foundation

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, R4 Foundation has awarded $5.2M across 355 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Breakthrough T1d. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$876K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$18.8M
Total assets
355
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What R4 Foundation funds

R4 Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, faith-based (christian), higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for R4 Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Breakthrough T1d
ASSIST IN MEETING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
New York, NY$250K2024
Trinity Valley School
Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose
Fort Worth, TX$150K2020
Community Foundation of North Texas
ASSIST IN MEETING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$101K2022
Community Foundation of North Texas
ASSIST IN MEETING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$86K2023
Key School
Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose
Fort Worth, TX$70K2019
Key School
Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose
Fort Worth, TX$60K2020
Key School
Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose
Fort Worth, TX$60K2018
Jdrf
Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose
Fort Worth, TX$50K2020
Trinity Valley School
Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose
Fort Worth, TX$50K2018
Trinity Valley School
Assist in meeting the recipient organization's exempt purpose
Fort Worth, TX$50K2019
Center for Transforming Lives
ASSIST IN MEETING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$50K2024
The University of Georgia Foundation
ASSIST IN MEETING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Athens, GA$50K2024
Community Foundation of North Texas
ASSIST IN MEETING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$40K2024
Jubilee Theatre
ASSIST IN MEETING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$40K2023
The Warm Place
ASSIST IN MEETING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$40K2023

R4 Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$699K
2019$824K
2020$876K
2022$894K
2023$1.0M
2024$922K

How to apply for funding from R4 Foundation

R4 Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at r4foundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about R4 Foundation

Does R4 Foundation accept grant applications?
R4 Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does R4 Foundation fund?
R4 Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Breakthrough T1d, Trinity Valley School, Community Foundation of North Texas. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does R4 Foundation give in grants?
R4 Foundation reported $876K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 355 grants.
Where is R4 Foundation located?
R4 Foundation is based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 465434359.
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About this profile. This page is built from R4 Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with R4 Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.