Rainwater Charitable Foundation
Overview
A private family foundation founded by Richard E. Rainwater in 1991. The foundation is dedicated to funding sustainable solutions in North Texas education and family economic security, as well as medical research focused on neurodegenerative diseases, specifically tauopathies. It applies business investment principles to its grant-making, seeking programs with measurable success, strong leadership, and the ability to scale.
Portfolio Companies
5
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| NeuroEM Therapeutics | - | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Polku Therapeutics | Jan 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Priavoid | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Rainwater Charitable Foundation based?
Rainwater Charitable Foundation is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
When was Rainwater Charitable Foundation founded?
Founding year information for Rainwater Charitable Foundation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Rainwater Charitable Foundation have?
Rainwater Charitable Foundation has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Rainwater Charitable Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NeuroEM Therapeutics, Polku Therapeutics, Priavoid.
What was Rainwater Charitable Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
Rainwater Charitable Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Polku Therapeutics in 2025.
What sectors does Rainwater Charitable Foundation focus on?
Rainwater Charitable Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Rainwater Charitable Foundation focus on?
Stage focus information for Rainwater Charitable Foundation is not publicly available.
What is Rainwater Charitable Foundation's AUM?
Rainwater Charitable Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $881.1M and $881.1M.