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Betty Jane Seydler Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. It holds total assets of $10.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. Total assets have grown from $167K in 2011 to $11M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Betty Jane Seydler Foundation has made 79 grants totaling $958K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $56K in 2020 to $430K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $185K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Rhode Island, Virginia, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, RI, VA.
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation has distributed a total of $958K across 79 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $185K.
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest E Caldwell | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily Amelio | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randall E Evans | Foundation Mgr. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$543K
Total Assets
$11M
Fair Market Value
$12.4M
Net Worth
$11M
Grants Paid
$430K
Contributions
$1.8M
Net Investment Income
$302K
Distribution Amount
$545K
Total: $4.4M
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$958K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big SistersGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Christian Broadcasting NetworkCharity | Virginia Beach, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyCharity | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Camp AllenGeneral | Navasota, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Star Of HopeCharity | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| First United Methodist ChurchReligious Charity | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment FndCharity | Warwick, RI | $185K | 2023 |
| Christian Community Service CenterCapital Campaign | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Ministeries Greater HousReligious Charity | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Houston Public Media FoundationGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| River Oaks Chamber OrchestraCultural & Educational | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S United Methodist ChurchReligious Charity | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityEducational and Charity | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Kids MealsCharity | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Houston ZooGeneral | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Houston Food BankGeneral Fund | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Samaritans PurseCharity | Boone, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Brookwood CommunityCharity and educational | Brookshire, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| One ChildGeneral | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Harley'S DreamGeneral | Berthoud, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Amazing PlaceGeneral | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Ccsc - Capital CampaignEmergency Services , Food Pantry | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |