Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sugar Land, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $541,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$541,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2024 was up from $236,000 the year before.
95% 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 | $236,000 | 1 | $19.2 million |
| 2024 | $541,500 | 20 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
Rhett Butler 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.
What Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20 | $541,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Pals | Donation | $60,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Donation | $50,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Donation | $50,000 |
| Fort Bend's Womens Center | Donation | $40,000 |
| Leakey Isd | Donation | $36,000 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse | Donation | $35,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Donation | $35,000 |
| Small Steps | Donation | $35,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Donation | $30,000 |
| Retina Research Center | Donation | $30,000 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | Donation | $25,000 |
| Daya Inc | Donation | $25,000 |
| Ieducate USA | Education | $25,000 |
| Justice Forward | Donation | $25,000 |
| Rupani Foundation USA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Donation | $10,000 |
| Real County Jr Livestock | Donation | $2,500 |
| Houston SPCA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Leakey Vol Fire Department | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tree of Promise | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Imtiaz Munshi
- Robert L Frank
- Douglas A Heath
Questions people ask
Does Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation give?
$541,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Imtiaz Munshi (Co-Trustee - Secretary & Treasurer), Robert L Frank (Co-Trustee - Assistant Secretary, VP) and Douglas A Heath (Co-Trustee - President).
What does Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.