Private foundation · EIN 20-5824614 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carolyn Rice Bartlett Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (Anytime prior to 12/31 current year) and its median grant is $9,375.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $57K total, median $9,375. 100% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: NO

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$57K
Median grant
$9,375
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Anytime prior to 12/31 current year
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

Requests in writing and include description of benefits and who served Contact: Carolyn Bartlett, 6 Scott Crescent, Austin, Tx, 5124777470 Deadlines: Anytime prior to 12/31 current year Restrictions: NO

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of TexasAustin, TXOperations$20K
Gen AustinAustin, TXOperations$14K
Candlelight RanchMarble Falls, TXOperations$10K
Hospice AustinAustin, TXOperations$8,750
A4chAustin, TXOperations$2,500
St Davids FoundationAustin, TXOperations$1,700

About this foundation

Carolyn Rice Bartlett Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Carolyn Rice Bartlett, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Carolyn Rice Bartlett Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Requests in writing and include description of benefits and who served Deadlines: Anytime prior to 12/31 current year.

How much does Carolyn Rice Bartlett Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $57K across 6 grants, a median of $9,375.

Where does Carolyn Rice Bartlett Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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