Betty Jane Seydler Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $480K. Net investment income was $318K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.7M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$480K
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
20
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+17.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betty Jane Seydler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $647K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Betty Jane Seydler Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $480K. Net investment income was $318K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,690,360 | $11,018,167 | $9,520,272 |
| Revenue | $280,753 | $2,041,349 | $1,170,596 |
| Expenses | $598,099 | $542,509 | $282,176 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $539,110 | $486,213 | $241,163 |
| Net Investment Income | $318,351 | $301,589 | $143,342 |
| Distributable Amount | $647,068 | $545,312 | $475,502 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fnd ($185,000), Christian Community Service Center ($100,000), Interfaith Ministeries Greater Hous ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston, TX | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center Houston, TX | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Briarwood Brookwood Inc Brookshire, TX | Charity and educational | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Houston, TX | Religious Charity | $5,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Houston, TX | Educational and Charity | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Ministeries Greater Hous Houston, TX | Charity | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army Houston, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church Houston, TX | Religious Charity | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall E Evans | Foundation Mgr. | 1 | — |
| Emily Amelio | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Forrest E Caldwell | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betty Jane Seydler Foundation?
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $10.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Betty Jane Seydler Foundation?
As of 2024, Betty Jane Seydler Foundation holds $10.7M in total assets with $281K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $480K in 2024.
Where does Betty Jane Seydler Foundation operate?
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Betty Jane Seydler Foundation award?
In 2024, Betty Jane Seydler Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $480K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Betty Jane Seydler Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Betty Jane Seydler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $647K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Betty Jane Seydler Foundation's EIN?
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4294409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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