About Rick Caywood Ministries
to feed the hungry, serve the hurting, and bring hope in the name of Jesus Christ.
Focus Areas
food securitydisaster reliefhumanitarian aidreligious ministrycommunity serviceslogistics
Who They Fund
food-insecure individuals and familieslow-income populations
Funding Style
direct serviceemergency food assistanceprogrammatic grants
Topics
hunger relief
About Rick Caywood Ministries
Rick Caywood Ministries directs most of its recent giving to hunger relief, with large 2025 grants concentrated in Texas communities such as Laredo, Waco, and Quemado. The pattern is practical and direct-service oriented: the ministry supports food distribution, emergency assistance, and local ministries that serve low-income families and food-insecure individuals. Among the largest recent grants, it gave $742,014 to Laredo Stepping Stone Inc in Laredo and $435,937 to Family of Faith Worship Center in Waco, both for hunger relief. Waco Shepherd's Heart Inc also received a major 2025 grant of $389,283, and Caritas of Waco was awarded $324,892. These awards show a strong emphasis on organizations already engaged in feeding efforts rather than on broad, unrestricted philanthropy. The foundation’s active programs also point to a wider operating model that includes disaster response, logistics support, missions along the U.S.-Mexico border, and assistance to inner-city ministries. Its grants and in-kind support are tied to moving food, supplies, and relief materials where they are needed, including support for partner ministries that distribute food, clothing, shelter, and other aid.
What Rick Caywood Ministries Funds
Food security is the clearest thread in the grant record. Rick Caywood Ministries awarded $742,014 to Laredo Stepping Stone Inc for hunger relief, and the same purpose appears across many Texas recipients. The foundation also supports local ministry-based food assistance. Family of Faith Worship Center received $435,937 for hunger relief, while Bethel Mission Inc in Roma received $100,119 for the same purpose. Waco-area groups are another recurring focus: Caritas of Waco got $324,892, and Waco Shepherd's Heart Inc received $389,283. Its programs extend beyond food distribution into relief logistics and humanitarian aid. The active program list includes disaster relief response, which covers supplies and movement of products between disaster sites, and logistics support, which provides trucks, trailers, forklifts, warehouse space, and office space to partner ministries. The ministry also lists US/Mexico missions support and inner city missions support as separate channels for aid.
How Rick Caywood Ministries Gives
Typical grant sizes are moderate to large: the p25 is $10,648, the median is $35,219, and the p75 is $124,200. Recent awards range from five-figure grants to several large six-figure gifts, including multiple 2025 awards above $300,000. The recipient list also shows repeat giving across years, with organizations such as Waco Shepherd's Heart Inc, Family of Faith Worship Center, Cornerstone Children's Ranch Inc, Laredo Stepping Stone Inc, Bethel Mission Inc, and Rancho Dos Countries appearing more than once. Rick Caywood Ministries does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grant record and program descriptions indicate programmatic grants and direct-service support rather than an open application model; the active programs listed do not accept unsolicited requests.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.1M
Total Assets
$271K
Total Revenue
$3.2M
Total Expenses
$3.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $11K and $124K, with a median of $35K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$35K
75th Percentile
$124K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
RICHARD W CAYWOOD
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