The Charles Butt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Charles Butt Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $650,000. 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$7.1 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.2 million the year before.
43% 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 | $10.2 million | 95 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 80 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Charles 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 The Charles Butt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 79 | $7.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m San Antonio Foundation | Educare initiative | $650,000 |
| University of Texas - Austin | Scholarships | $468,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Scholarships | $406,000 |
| Alamo Colleges Foundation Inc | Alamopromise: partnering to end poverty | $300,000 |
| Sa Talent | Sa works | $300,000 |
| Texas A&m - San Antonio | Early matters | $300,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Scholarships | $283,000 |
| Texas A&m - College Station | Scholarships | $252,000 |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute | Elevate bexar county/data connection | $250,000 |
| Up Partnership | Elevate bexar county/data connection | $200,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | Scholarships | $196,000 |
| Trinity University | Scholarships | $186,000 |
| University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley | Scholarships | $180,000 |
| University of Texas - Austin Uteach | Scholarships | $160,000 |
| University of Texas - El Paso | Scholarships | $152,000 |
| Saisd Education Foundation | National board teacher retention | $150,000 |
| Saisd Education Foundation | National board teacher retention | $140,000 |
| University of North Texas - Dallas | Scholarships | $120,000 |
| Texas State University | Scholarships | $108,000 |
| Editorial Projects in Education | General support | $100,000 |
| Education Service Center Region 13 | Raising blended learners | $100,000 |
| Education Service Center Region 20 | Raising blended learners | $100,000 |
| Education Service Center Region 20 | Raising blended learners | $100,000 |
| Education Service Center Region 4 | Raising blended learners | $100,000 |
| Sa Talent | Sa/bexar digital equity plan | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Report | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Texas - Dallas | Scholarships | $88,000 |
| University of Texas - San Antonio | Scholarships | $88,000 |
| University of Houston | Scholarships | $84,000 |
| Salado Isd | Texas teachers collaborative grant | $80,000 |
| Texas A&m - Commerce | Scholarships | $80,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Scholarships | $76,000 |
| City Education Partners | Teach sa | $75,000 |
| San Antonio Book Festival | Book festival | $75,000 |
| Floresville Isd | Texas teachers collaborative grant | $72,500 |
| Kerrville Isd | Texas teachers collaborative grant | $72,500 |
| Poth Isd | Texas teachers collaborative grant | $72,500 |
| Rice University | Scholarships | $68,000 |
| Venus Isd | Texas teachers collaborative grant | $57,500 |
| Cleburne Isd | Texas teachers collaborative grant | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles C Butt - See STMT 14
- Charles H Clines - See STMT 14
- Elizabeth Lorenz
- Shari Albright
- Christy Banazek
- Georgina Podjenski
- Sarah Elizondo
- Scott Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does The Charles Butt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charles Butt Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Charles Butt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles C Butt - See STMT 14 (Chairman, Director, Member), Charles H Clines - See STMT 14 (Ceo (Until 01/24), Treasurer, Director), Elizabeth Lorenz (Secretary, Director (Until 08/24)) and Shari Albright (President, Director (Until 03/24)) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Charles Butt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and animals.