Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySugar Land, Texas · EIN 27-0513311 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$542K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$19.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Pals | Houston, TX | Donation | $60,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Donation | $50,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Donation | $50,000 |
| Fort Bend's Womens Center | Richmond, TX | Donation | $40,000 |
| Leakey Isd | Leakey, TX | Donation | $36,000 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse | Houston, TX | Donation | $35,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Houston, TX | Donation | $35,000 |
| Small Steps | Houston, TX | Donation | $35,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Donation | $30,000 |
| Retina Research Center | Houston, TX | Donation | $30,000 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | Richmond, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Daya Inc | Houston, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Ieducate USA | Sugar Land, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| Justice Forward | Houston, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Rupani Foundation USA | Houston, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Houston, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Real County Jr Livestock | Leakey, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Leakey Vol Fire Department | Leakey, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tree of Promise | Rusk, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $541,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $236,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0513311
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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