“Let’s give it all away. But let’s do it in a particular way, with our hearts and our minds. Let’s find what works and support that.”
Richard E. Rainwater
Founder, The Rainwater Charitable Foundation
Foundation Overview
The Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF) is a private family foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas, founded by Richard E. Rainwater in 1991. We approach our philanthropic giving with humility, and pursue initiatives where we can involve partnerships and measure impact.
Program Areas
In all areas of giving, RCF seeks to employ the same strategies and values that Mr. Rainwater used for business investments. We seek out programs with measurable success, strong leadership and the ability to scale for greater impact.
Family Economic Security Program
We are committed to serving North Texas families and children through supporting quality education, upskilling, affordable housing, and childcare.
Latest Updates
From Ice Storm to Innovation: The 2026 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop
Create + Collaborate: Five Years and Still Taking Game-winning Shots for Fort Worth Youth
When Innovation Walks into the Room: Creating an Interactive Learning Experience for Fort Worth Students Around Artificial Intelligence
A Bold New Era: Five-Year Strategic Goals Unveiled at Annual Tau Consortium Investigators Meeting
Preserving Community Assets: Adaptive Reuse in Fort Worth ISD
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777 Main Street, STE #2250
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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