Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust Fund

The Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust was established in 2010 to honor the philanthropic legacy of Ann Rhodes and her mother, Carol Green Rhodes. Both women were passionate supporters of the arts and their local community in Tarrant County, Texas. Ann Rhodes was also noted for her love of animals, and the trust occasionally supports organizations aligned with animal welfare, reflecting her personal commitment to the care of wildlife. The trust is managed through Bank of America Private Bank’s Philanthropic Solutions office and continues to carry out the Rhodes family's charitable vision. The trust's funding priorities are focused on nonprofit organizations that operate within Tarrant County and fall into three program areas: arts and culture, education, and human services. Grants typically support public museums, performing arts organizations, and other institutions whose primary mission is to promote the arts. Human service organizations that provide essential support to vulnerable populations in the county are also eligible. Animal-related nonprofits may receive funding on a limited, occasional basis. Notably, preference is given to organizations that Ann Rhodes supported during her lifetime. Grant awards typically range between $10,000 and $25,000. Organizations that receive a grant must skip one grant cycle before reapplying, effectively making this an every-other-year opportunity for repeat applicants. For instance, if an organization receives a grant in 2024, it is ineligible to apply again until the 2026 cycle. This one-year skip cycle ensures broader distribution of support within the local nonprofit community. The application process is conducted exclusively online via the Bank of America grantmaking portal. Applicants must identify the trust as the targeted foundation and complete all required components through the centralized system. Applications are due by March 1 each year. All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the deadline day. No email submissions are accepted, and technical support is only available during standard business hours. Upon submission, applications undergo a comprehensive review process that includes eligibility verification, internal evaluation, and potentially site visits or additional inquiries. Final funding decisions are made in collaboration with a designated review committee. Grant decisions are typically announced within three to four months following the March 1 deadline. Grantees are required to submit a post-grant evaluation report within one year of receiving funding, regardless of whether all funds have been spent. For multi-year awards, annual reporting is required for each year of the grant term. Inquiries may be directed to tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. This trust provides a focused funding opportunity for organizations making a measurable impact in the Tarrant County area.

Early application is recommended due to limited tech support availability. Preference is given to past grantees.