RWH Foundation
RWH Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
RWH Foundation at a glance
In short: RWH Foundation gave $263K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,485
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,319
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,180,606
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RWH 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: 901 S Mopac Expy Bldg 3 550, Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 505-4121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RWH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Texas Food Bank ($43K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 210 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RWH Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 36 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $243K (2023) to $263K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | To Support Organization's Purposes | $43,000 |
| Hope House of Austin Liberty Hill, TX | To Support Organization's Purposes/Roof Repair | $20,315 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Spicewood, TX | Title Sponsorship Golf Tournament | $15,000 |
| The Safe Alliance Austin, TX | To Support Organization's Purposes | $15,000 |
| Hill Country Conservancy Austin, TX | Violet Crown Trail Improvements/Austin Area and Tricounty | $14,700 |
| Capital Area Council BSA Austin, TX | F23 2023 friends of scouting thunderbird tom wooten society | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Austin, TX | To Support Organization's Purposes | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Children Austin, TX | To Support Organization's Purposes | $10,000 |
| Wonders and Worries Inc Austin, TX | No Worries Classic | $10,000 |
| Creative Action Austin, TX | To Support Organization's Purposes | $9,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,180,606 | $274,576 | $343,970 | $263,485 | 36 | $270,322 | $224,426 | $267,692 |
| 2023 | $4,245,226 | $299,291 | $308,752 | $242,685 | 43 | $248,133 | $240,556 | $242,707 |
| 2022 | $4,254,687 | $176,630 | $319,095 | $249,250 | 43 | $255,242 | $119,939 | $252,066 |
| 2021 | $4,398,652 | $335,686 | $308,089 | $250,000 | 42 | $253,587 | $285,838 | $265,966 |
| 2020 | $4,369,555 | $168,824 | $325,411 | $250,000 | 46 | — | $130,534 | $235,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RWH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Central Texas Food Bank describes its mission as increasing food access in Central Texas through nutritious food, advocacy, programs, education, and other solutions. The SAFE Alliance says it assists individuals and families affected by child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Hill Country Conservancy says it preserves natural resources through conservation, community collaboration, and engagement.
Other 2024 grantees include Meals on Wheels, which says it prepares and delivers hot meals to older adults and people with disabilities; Creative Action, which works with schools and communities to help young people develop life skills and creative expression; and the Center for Child Protection, which works to reduce trauma for children during child-abuse investigations and prosecutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $263,485. Grant amounts ranged from $670 to $43,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $43,000 to Central Texas Food Bank, $20,315 to Hope House of Austin, $15,000 each to Fellowship of Christian Athletes and The SAFE Alliance, and $14,700 to Hill Country Conservancy.
Other notable 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Capital Area Council BSA, Meals on Wheels, Partnership for Children, and Wonders and Worries; $9,500 to Creative Action; and $7,500 each to Austin Sunshine Camp and the Center for Child Protection.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Craig Hughes as president, M Gail Hughes as vice president, Ken Jones as treasurer, and Lynn Sparks as secretary.
RWH Foundation is led by Craig Hughes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Hughes
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Sparks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Gail Hughes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karyn Buchanan (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about RWH Foundation
How much does RWH Foundation give each year?
RWH Foundation gave $263K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $243K across 43 grants.
What is RWH Foundation's typical grant size?
RWH Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,319, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RWH Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does RWH Foundation give grants?
RWH Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (29 grants).
Does RWH Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of RWH Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization's Purposes" (25 grants).
Who are RWH Foundation's largest grantees?
RWH Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Texas Food Bank ($43,000), Hope House of Austin ($20,315) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RWH Foundation?
RWH Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RWH Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Central Texas Food Bank describes its mission as increasing food access in Central Texas through nutritious food, advocacy, programs, education, and other solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RWH 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 RWH Foundation's EIN?
RWH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2707482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RWH 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). RWH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rwh-foundation-morg_6f6a168ac3a04a739c6c2be7b3d82083
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