Private foundation · EIN 27-0513311 · Sugar Land, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $542K total, median $28K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$542K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Special PalsHouston, TXDonation$60K
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXDonation$50K
The Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TXDonation$50K
Fort Bend's Womens CenterRichmond, TXDonation$40K
Leakey IsdLeakey, TXDonation$36K
Aid to Victims of Domestic AbuseHouston, TXDonation$35K
Jewish Community CenterHouston, TXDonation$35K
Small StepsHouston, TXDonation$35K
Houston Food BankHouston, TXDonation$30K
Retina Research CenterHouston, TXDonation$30K
Child Advocates of Fort BendRichmond, TXDonation$25K
Daya IncHouston, TXDonation$25K
Ieducate USASugar Land, TXEducation$25K
Justice ForwardHouston, TXDonation$25K
Rupani Foundation USAHouston, TXDonation$25K
Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TXDonation$10K
Real County Jr LivestockLeakey, TXDonation$2,500
Houston SPCAHouston, TXDonation$1,000
Leakey Vol Fire DepartmentLeakey, TXDonation$1,000
Tree of PromiseRusk, TXDonation$1,000

About this foundation

Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sugar Land, Texas, administered in care of Robert L Frank, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $542K across 20 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (20 grants), per its latest filing.

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