TIRR Foundation

Houston, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
76-0185588
Regional Funder
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Houston, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
76-0185588
Regional Funder

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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The TIRR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, having disbursed a total of $1.8 million to 18 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the TIRR Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TIRR provides funding for collaborative neurotrauma research and patient rehabilitation.
Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2024
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$39.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
C
Cynthia J Adkins
Board Member
J
John Carter
Board Member
A
Andy Beaupre
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TIRR Foundation?
No. TIRR Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TIRR Foundation give?
TIRR Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TIRR Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TIRR Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TIRR Foundation make each year?
In 2024, TIRR Foundation awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TIRR Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, TIRR Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Baylor College of Medicine, TEXAS A&M RESEARCH FOUNDATION, and William Marsh Rice University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TIRR Foundation?
TIRR Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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