About the REALTOR Relief Fund

The REALTOR Relief Fund is a members-helping-members program of the Waco Association of REALTORS Educational Foundation. It exists to support fellow REALTOR members who are facing hardship, providing assistance during times of crisis and need. Through fundraising and donations, the fund helps ensure that no member faces difficult times alone.

Members Helping Members

The Waco Association of REALTORS® Educational Foundation is an organization within the Waco Association of REALTORS®, Inc. The mission of the Waco Educational Foundation is:

To accumulate assets from fundraising and donations that can be managed to serve our Waco Association REALTOR® Members.

• To recognize our fellow Waco Association REALTOR® Members who are in need.
• To be able to support and fulfill the needs of our Waco Association REALTOR® Members in a time of crisis.

Foundation funds may be requested by filling out the REALTOR® Relief Fund application and submitting it to any member of the Waco Association of REALTORS® Educational Foundation or the Association Executive. Each request is handled with complete confidentiality within the Foundation. Such a request is examined for approval, and funds are distributed in accordance with our Policies. Funds may be requested for:

• Emergency Medical Needs
• Emergency Travel
• Assistance with Food or Shelter
• Catastrophic Events

The Board of Trustees of the WAOR Educational Foundation will review the applications for assistance and will approve or deny the request on or before the next scheduled meeting. 

The Waco Association of REALTORS® Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation under the approval of the Internal Revenue Service and incorporated under the State of Texas.

How the REALTOR Relief Fund Helps

When a member of our community experiences an unexpected hardship, the relief fund can provide meaningful support. The program is built on the principle that REALTORS take care of their own, pooling resources so that assistance is available when it is needed most. This spirit of generosity reflects the values at the heart of the association.

Support the Fund and Learn More

Contributions to the relief fund come from members, affiliates, and supporters who believe in giving back. Every donation strengthens the safety net available to our members in need. To learn more about membership and the broader work of the association, visit our Join WAOR page, and explore charitable programs from the National Association of REALTORS.