RWH Foundation is a private family foundation based in Austin, Texas. Established in 1993, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on philanthropic giving to preselected charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$263K
+8.6% YoY
Grant Count
36
-16.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+29.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to 501(c)(3) organizations. While specific subject areas are not formally designated, historical giving patterns indicate support for education, human services, youth programs, and food assistance initiatives.
Grantmaking
RWH Foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation typically selects grantees rather than responding to unsolicited proposals.
Grant Range
$5,000
Average Grant
$6,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in Texas, with a geographic restriction to in-state giving. Specific cities supported include Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Limited giving also extends to Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4.2 million (as of most recent filing)
- Annual Revenue: $299,291 to $738,000
- Annual Expenses: $308,752
- Giving Rate: Approximately 5.7% of assets
- IRS Ruling Year: 1995
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,180,606 | $4,245,226 | $4,254,687 |
| Revenue | $274,576 | $299,291 | $176,630 |
| Expenses | $343,970 | $308,752 | $319,095 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $270,322 | $248,133 | $255,242 |
| Net Investment Income | $224,426 | $240,556 | $119,939 |
| Distributable Amount | $267,692 | $242,707 | $252,066 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer team of four officers working part-time without compensation:
- Craig Hughes – President
- M. Gail Hughes – Vice President
- Ken Jones – Treasurer
- Lynn Sparks – Secretary
- Karyn Buchanan – Principal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG HUGHES | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| M GAIL HUGHES | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| KEN JONES | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| LYNN SPARKS | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 901 S Mopac Expy Bldg 3, Suite 550 Austin, TX 78746-5776
Phone: (512) 505-4121
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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