H E Butt Foundation
The H. E. Butt Foundation is a private foundation based in Kerrville, Texas. It operates programs in the Frio River Canyon and community-engagement initiatives serving San Antonio, Kerrville, and Real County, and it also makes grants to charitable organizations.
H E Butt Foundation at a glance
In short: H E Butt Foundation gave $4.2M across 106 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,231,538
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 106
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,920
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $761,951,572
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to H E Butt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 290670, Kerrville, TX 78029-0670
Phone: (830) 315-9214
Website: https://www.hebfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H E Butt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RCCMH ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 244 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is headquartered in Kerrville and operates programs in the Frio River Canyon and community-engagement initiatives in San Antonio, Kerrville, and Real County. In 2024, 91% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to Indiana, and 3% to California. The reported shares for New York and Washington, DC, were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
Cities
How H E Butt Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2022) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 106 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RCCMH San Antonio, TX | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $1,827,959 |
| Laity Lodge Foundation Kerrville, TX | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $354,125 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation Uvalde, TX | 2ND of 2 Installments of $500K Pledge | $250,000 |
| American Camp Association Martinsville, IN | Sponsorship-Campwell Level 1 Training | $200,001 |
| Uptogether Oakland, CA | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $109,553 |
| Community Health Development Inc Uvalde, TX | 1ST of 4 Year Pledge-Buildout & Furnishing | $100,000 |
| Public Health Watch Austin, TX | 2024 Grant-Public Health Watch | $100,000 |
| Leakey ISD Leakey, TX | Grant Support-Child Development Center | $95,000 |
| Laity Renewal Foundation Kerrville, TX | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $93,834 |
| Empower House Sa San Antonio, TX | COHORT | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $761,951,572 | $53,289,623 | $31,185,286 | $4,231,538 | 106 | $28,183,743 | $47,889,359 |
| 2023 | $738,793,484 | $20,827,329 | $28,722,087 | $3,551,956 | 136 | $27,661,538 | $18,798,856 |
| 2022 | $747,030,638 | $298,173,554 | $26,120,410 | $2,481,714 | 1 | $39,335,256 | $64,098,386 |
| 2021 | $473,105,574 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $421,607,639 | $12,795,239 | $21,454,755 | $2,687,319 | 1 | — | $8,104,131 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to cultivate wholeness in people and institutions for the transformation of communities.” Its stated vision is people restored in relationship to God, self, others, and creation, and institutions effective in purpose, strengthened by leadership, and rooted in community.
Its programs include camps and retreats, outdoor school, and community engagement. The foundation also describes strategic initiatives related to mental health, healthy families, healthy communities, and developing future leaders. It reports providing free facilities on a 1,900-acre ranch for more than 200 nonprofit groups, which host more than 20,000 people.
The 2024 grantees include organizations working in varied areas. Laity Lodge Foundation describes its work as operating Christian youth and family camps focused on spiritual formation and healthy children and families. Community Health Development Inc. says it provides primary health care and dental services in its local service area. Public Health Watch says it uses data-driven journalism to improve people’s well-being, including through partnerships with local news outlets. SA Youth describes its work as developing San Antonio youth through safe experiences, positive learning environments, and holistic programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 106 grants totaling $4,231,538. The median grant was $2,500; grants ranged from $40 to $1,827,959.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $1,827,959 to RCCMH to support its mission; $354,125 to Laity Lodge Foundation to support its mission; and $250,000 to Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation as the second installment of a $500,000 pledge. Other grants included $200,001 to American Camp Association for CampWell Level 1 training, $109,553 to UpTogether to support its mission, and $100,000 each to Community Health Development Inc. and Public Health Watch.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Butt Oldeschulte, Howard E. Butt III, Alexandra Rogers Crawford, and Stephen W. Butt as trustees. It lists David M. Rogers as president and Deborah Butt Rogers as vice president/secretary-treasurer. Janice S. Flynn is listed as assistant secretary-treasurer.
H E Butt Foundation is led by David M. Rogers, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Rogers
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$289K (2020) → $355K (2024)
Howard E. Butt III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Butt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Rogers Crawford
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Butt Oldeschulte
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice S. Flynn
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$343K (2020) → $413K (2024)
Deborah Butt Rogers
Vice President & Secretary-Treasurer
Vice President & Sec.- Treasurer → Vice President & Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: F. Dwight Lacy (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $413K, to Janice S Flynn (Asst. Secretary-Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about H E Butt Foundation
How much does H E Butt Foundation give each year?
H E Butt Foundation gave $4.2M across 106 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 136 grants.
What is H E Butt Foundation's typical grant size?
H E Butt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $39,920, across 106 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H E Butt Foundation give grants?
H E Butt Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (54 grants), Leakey, TX (12 grants), Austin, TX (8 grants) and Kerrville, TX (7 grants).
Does H E Butt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 106 grants with a stated purpose on H E Butt Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization" (24 grants), "Cohort" (6 grants) and "Sponsorship" (4 grants).
Who are H E Butt Foundation's largest grantees?
H E Butt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include RCCMH ($1,827,959), Laity Lodge Foundation ($354,125) and Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is H E Butt Foundation?
H E Butt Foundation reported $762.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $53.3M.
What does H E Butt Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to cultivate wholeness in people and institutions for the transformation of communities.” Its stated vision is people restored in relationship to God, self, others, and creation, and institutions effective in purpose, strengthened by leadership, and rooted in community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H E Butt Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is H E Butt Foundation's EIN?
H E Butt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1239819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does H E Butt Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). H E Butt Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/h-e-butt-foundation-morg_f1e5daf5ad354aa6823abea3977d31a3
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