Private foundation · EIN 75-2709116 · Fort Worth, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cleaves and Mae Rhea 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: 23 grants paid, $65K total, median $2,000. 9% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$65K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in TX
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City AcademySt Louis, MOGeneral Support$10K
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WAGeneral Support$10K
Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CAGeneral Support$6,000
Berkeley Food NetworkBerkeley, CAgeneral support$5,000
MaltFort Worth, TXgeneral support$5,000
Berkeley Public LibraryBerkeley, CAgeneral support$3,000
St Louis Children's Hospital FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$2,500
Home WorksSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$2,000
Mary's PlaceSeattle, WAGeneral Support$2,000
The Nature ConservancyArlington, UTgeneral support$2,000
Food LifelineSeattle, WAgeneral support$2,000
Ballard Food BankSeattle, WAgeneral support$2,000
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COgeneral support$2,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral Support$2,000
Springboard FoundationChicago, ILGeneral Support$1,500
Griffin CenterEast St Louis, ILGeneral Support$1,000
North Coast Land ConservancySeaside, ORGeneral Support$1,000
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WAGeneral Support$1,000
Boys and Girls ClubFort Worth, TXGeneral Support$1,000
Orcas Island LibraryEastsound, WAgeneral support$1,000
Seattle Parks FoundationSeattle, WAgeneral support$1,000
Seattle HumaneBellevue, WAgeneral support$1,000
Autistry StudiosSan Rafael, CAGeneral Support$1,000

By state: Washington 8 · California 4 · Missouri 3 · Texas 2 · Illinois 2 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Cleaves and Mae Rhea Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, administered in care of Christopher Thompson, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Cleaves and Mae Rhea 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 Cleaves and Mae Rhea Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $65K across 23 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Cleaves and Mae Rhea Foundation give?

Washington (8 grants), California (4 grants), Missouri (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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