H E Butt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
H E Butt Foundation is a private foundation in Kerrville, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$874 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
54% 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 | $4.2 million | 136 | $826 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 106 | $874 million |
How to apply
H E Butt 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 H E Butt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 99 | $3.9 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $200,001 |
| California | 2 | $123,553 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RCCMH | To support the mission of the organization | $1.8 million |
| Laity Lodge Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $354,125 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation | 2nd of 2 installments of $500k pledge | $250,000 |
| American Camp Association | Sponsorship-campwell level 1 training | $200,001 |
| Uptogether | To support the mission of the organization | $109,553 |
| Community Health Development Inc | 1st of 4 year pledge-buildout & furnishing | $100,000 |
| Public Health Watch | 2024 grant-public health watch | $100,000 |
| Leakey Isd | Grant support-child development center | $95,000 |
| Laity Renewal Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $93,834 |
| Empower House Sa | Cohort | $75,000 |
| Sa Youth | Cohort | $75,000 |
| San Anto Cultural Arts | Cohort | $75,000 |
| Say Si | Cohort | $75,000 |
| Students of Service Inc | Cohort | $75,000 |
| The Lemonade Circle | Cohort | $75,000 |
| Bushong Mountain Park | Community grant | $60,000 |
| Leakey Isd | Contribution for early childhood ctr tea | $60,000 |
| Rootedgood | Design sprint / tool design | $50,000 |
| Community Health Development Inc | 1st of 3 year pledge-community engagement | $45,000 |
| Prosper West | Support for estar west program | $30,000 |
| San Antonio Report | Know your neighbor/where i live sponsors | $25,000 |
| Nueces Canyon Consolidated Ind | Support of student wellbeing, discretionary | $20,000 |
| Saltexchange Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| Madonna Center Inc | 2024 capacity building contribution | $17,000 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Center | Claritycon 2024 sponsorship | $15,000 |
| The Gathering | Sponsorship dinner / conference programm | $15,000 |
| The Impact Guild | Good futures cohort | $15,000 |
| Leakey Isd | Contribution-pre-k teacher | $14,000 |
| N-Core | Project costs | $14,000 |
| The Impact Guild | To support the mission of the organization | $12,000 |
| Communities in Schools of San Antonio | 2024 keeping kids in school-grad spons | $10,000 |
| Esperanza Peace and Justice Center | Learning lab working group | $10,000 |
| Frio Canyon Ems Inc | Songs on the frio/contribution | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy Inc | 2024 leadership circle contribution | $10,000 |
| The National Institute of Mexican American History of Civil Rights | Grant: learning lab working group | $10,000 |
| Westside Future Fund Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Rootedgood | Collab-how to partner well | $9,515 |
| Science Mill | Leakey isd STEM camp & discovery club co | $8,577 |
| San Antonio Report | Sponsorship -affordable housing | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Butt Oldeschulte
- Howard E Butt III
- Alexandra Rogers Crawford
- Stephen W Butt
- David M Rogers
- Deborah Butt Rogers
- Janice S Flynn
Questions people ask
Does H E Butt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H E Butt Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs H E Butt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Butt Oldeschulte (Trustee), Howard E Butt III (Trustee), Alexandra Rogers Crawford (Trustee) and Stephen W Butt (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does H E Butt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.