• Joined the Giving Pledge: 05/31/2018 - Read the Letter
• Estimated Net Worth: $10.7 billion
• Forbes Rank: #94
• Industry: Supermarkets
• Born: 1938
• Residence: San Antonio, TX

Charles Butt's grandmother started the family supermarket business in 1905. Since 1971, he has led the $25 billion H-E-B supermarkets, named after his father Howard. He holds a BA from University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Since 1933, H-E-B supermarkets has contributed 5% of pre-tax earnings to charity. Butt's personal philanthropy focuses on primary and secondary public school education.

Related Foundations

• • The Charles Butt Foundation
  • For Year Ending: 12/31/2019
  • Assets: $7,229,103
  • Giving: $24,111,475
  • 990-PF and more at Foundation Directory Online
• • H. E. Butt Foundation
  • For Year Ending: 12/31/2018
  • Assets: $415,987,085
  • Giving: $2,347,854
  • 990-PF and more at Foundation Directory Online
• • H.E. Butt Grocery Company Contributions Program
  • For Year Ending: 12/31/1969
  • Assets: $
  • Giving: $
  • 990-PF and more at Foundation Directory Online