RWH Foundation
Preselected recipients only
RWH Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $263,485 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $43,000. 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$263,485
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$43,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $242,685 the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,685 | 43 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $263,485 | 36 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
RWH 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 RWH Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | $262,815 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $670 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Food Bank | To support organization's purposes | $43,000 |
| Hope House of Austin | To support organization's purposes/roof repair | $20,315 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Title sponsorship golf tournament | $15,000 |
| The Safe Alliance | To support organization's purposes | $15,000 |
| Hill Country Conservancy | Violet crown trail improvements/austin area and tricounty | $14,700 |
| Capital Area Council Bsa | F23 2023 friends of scouting thunderbird tom wooten society | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | To support organization's purposes | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Children | To support organization's purposes | $10,000 |
| Wonders and Worries Inc | No worries classic | $10,000 |
| Creative Action | To support organization's purposes | $9,500 |
| Austin Sunshine Camp | Overnight summer camp program | $7,500 |
| Center for Child Protection | To support organization's purposes | $7,500 |
| First Tee of Greater Austin | To support organization's purposes | $7,000 |
| Therapy Pet Pals of Texas | To support organization's purposes | $6,500 |
| Age of Central Texas | To support organization's purposes | $5,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | To support organization's purposes | $5,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Community first village | $5,000 |
| People's Community Clinic | To support organization's purposes | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes | To support organization's purposes | $5,000 |
| Settlement Home | Foster and adoption program (fap) | $5,000 |
| Women's Storybook Project | To support organization's purposes | $5,000 |
| Austin Child Guidance Center | To support organization's purposes | $5,000 |
| Operation Blue Santa | To support organization's purposes | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Bandana ball 2024 friend table | $5,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway Park | To support organization's purposes | $4,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | To support organization's purposes | $4,000 |
| Hospice Austin | To support organization's purposes | $3,500 |
| Sims Foundation | To support organization's purposes | $3,000 |
| Travis County Search and Rescue | To support organization's purposes | $2,500 |
| Tree Folks | To support organization's purposes | $2,500 |
| Foster Angels of Central Texas | To support organization's purposes | $2,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Annual fund president's associates | $2,000 |
| Austin Education Fund | To support organization's purposes | $1,250 |
| Austin Humane Society | To support organization's purposes | $1,250 |
| Wimberley Youth Sports Association | Wysa - wimberly crawfish fes 2024 | $800 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | To support organization's purposes | $670 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Hughes
- M Gail Hughes
- Ken Jones
- Lynn Sparks
Questions people ask
Does RWH Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RWH Foundation give?
$263,485 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs RWH Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Craig Hughes (President), M Gail Hughes (Vice President), Ken Jones (Treasurer) and Lynn Sparks (Secretary).
What does RWH Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and environment and conservation.