The Cleaves and Mae Rhea Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 75-2709116 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$65K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
91% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy | St Louis, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Berkeley Food Network | Berkeley, CA | general support | $5,000 |
| Malt | Fort Worth, TX | general support | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Public Library | Berkeley, CA | general support | $3,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | General Support | $2,500 |
| Home Works | St Louis, MO | General Support | $2,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, UT | general support | $2,000 |
| Food Lifeline | Seattle, WA | general support | $2,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Seattle, WA | general support | $2,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Aurora, CO | general support | $2,000 |
| Doctors without borders | New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Springboard Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,500 |
| Griffin Center | East St Louis, IL | General Support | $1,000 |
| North Coast land Conservancy | Seaside, OR | General Support | $1,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
| Orcas Island Library | Eastsound, WA | general support | $1,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Seattle, WA | general support | $1,000 |
| Seattle Humane | Bellevue, WA | general support | $1,000 |
| Autistry Studios | San Rafael, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $65,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532979349101313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2709116
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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