The Rhe Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rhe Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $207,805 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$207,805
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,117 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $177,117 | 23 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $207,805 | 25 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Rhe Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rhe Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $206,905 |
| New York | 2 | $700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Theater Project | Edgy arts theater experiences | $50,000 |
| Theater Bay Area | Edgy arts: art fellowship | $12,000 |
| Covenant House California | Human resilience: supporting safe haven program and outreach | $11,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Environment: sea horse dediccation | $10,645 |
| Good Shephard Gracenter | Womens recovery transitional housing | $10,000 |
| Point Blue | Environment: field research | $10,000 |
| Restore the Delta | Environment: bay-delta health | $10,000 |
| Ritter Center | Human resilience homelessness | $10,000 |
| Swords to Plowshares | Human resilience veteran support | $10,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education | Environment/human resilience 5th grader equity support | $10,000 |
| Womens Earth Alliance | Environment: env equity | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Wilderness Training Bawt | Hr/ environment: getting youth outdoors! | $8,000 |
| Committee on the Shelterless Cots | Human resilience: providing relief for fire victims | $8,000 |
| Food Shift | Human resilience: neighborhood help | $8,000 |
| Marin Audubon Society | Environment air water and wind | $8,000 |
| Central Works | Edgy arts: producing and developing plays | $5,000 |
| Marin Baroque | Edgy arts marshland restoration | $5,000 |
| Marin Shakespeare Company | Edgy arts | $5,000 |
| Aurora Theater Company | Edgy arts: acting, nuanced language, and immediacy: making exhilarating theater | $2,160 |
| Immigration Legal Defense | Human resilience case support | $2,000 |
| New Performance Traditions PD Ensemble | Edgy arts | $2,000 |
| NRDC | Environment air water wild | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Human resilience: medical relief | $200 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Environmnent: reimagine public spaces | $200 |
| Playwrights Foundation | Edgy arts: new play development | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Heyneman Sousae
- Will Sousae
- Jeff Arnold
- Karrie Myers Taylor
Questions people ask
Does The Rhe Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rhe Charitable Foundation give?
$207,805 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Rhe Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Heyneman Sousae (Executive Dir.), Will Sousae (Vice President), Jeff Arnold (Board Member) and Karrie Myers Taylor (Board Member).
What does The Rhe Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.