The Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust was established in 2010 in honor of Ann Rhodes and her mother, Carol Green Rhodes, both of whom were dedicated supporters of the local arts community. Ann Rhodes was also an animal lover, which is reflected in the occasional support the trust provides for animal-related charitable organizations. The trust is managed through Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division and focuses on funding nonprofit organizations that align with its mission.
This charitable trust provides funding for organizations operating in Tarrant County, Texas, with an emphasis on arts, culture, humanities, education, and human services. It primarily supports museums open to the public, theaters, performing arts organizations, and other institutions dedicated to the arts. Additionally, it provides grants to organizations involved in human services and occasionally to those focused on animal welfare. Preference is given to organizations that Ann Rhodes supported during her lifetime.
The grant application deadline is March 1 each year. Organizations that receive a grant must wait one full grant cycle (one year) before reapplying. This means that if an organization was awarded a grant in 2021, it would not be eligible to apply again until 2023. Grant awards typically range between $10,000 and $25,000.
Applications must be submitted through the Bank of America online portal. The application process is managed by the Texas office, and applicants can find detailed procedures in the provided PDF or Word documents. Any organization with questions regarding the application process can contact Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions team via email at tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. Applicants should include the foundation name in the subject line when reaching out.
While the trust is primarily focused on arts and human services, there are no detailed evaluation criteria outlined in the provided information. However, organizations are encouraged to ensure they align closely with the trust’s mission and funding priorities when applying. Given the trust’s historical preferences, organizations that received funding during Ann Rhodes’ lifetime may have a competitive advantage in securing grants.
