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James And Elizabeth Sowell Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $886K. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have decreased from $7.7M in 2011 to $886K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2015 to 2024. According to available records, James And Elizabeth Sowell Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $6.8M, with a median grant of $425K. Annual giving has grown from $565K in 2020 to $2.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.8M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M, with an average award of $423K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and California and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
James And Elizabeth Sowell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, FL.
James And Elizabeth Sowell Foundation has distributed a total of $6.8M across 16 grants. The median grant size is $425K, with an average of $423K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M.
James And Elizabeth Sowell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James And Elizabeth Sowell Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Sowell | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth F Sowell | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin A Lurie | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zachary E Sowell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Larry James | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$886K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$886K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$6.8M
Average Grant
$423K
Median Grant
$425K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CitysquareCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Eisenhower HealthCHARITABLE | Rancho Mirage, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Eye Corps IncCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $450K | 2023 |
| Texas Tech FoundationCHARITABLE | Lubbock, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| The Jason Ritchie Memorial Hockey Scholarship Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Tampa, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Circle Ten CouncilCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2022 |