Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy is a private foundation based in Victoria, Texas. In 2025, it gave $134,500 in grants to 11 organizations, all in Texas, supporting activities that included hospice care, recreation, arts, youth programs, meals, and education.
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy at a glance
In short: Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy gave $135K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,500
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,227
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,882,911
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to send a letter containing information about the applicant to Jan Scott. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jan Scott
Mailing address: PO Box 1969, Victoria, TX 77902
Phone: (361) 573-9191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hospice of South Texas ($35K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 52 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients were in Victoria, Texas, except Schreiner University, which is in Kerrville, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2019) to $154K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of South Texas Victoria, TX | To Assist the Terminally Ill | $35,000 |
| YMCA of the Golden Crescent Victoria, TX | To Support Recreational Programs | $25,000 |
| Victoria Bach Festival Victoria, TX | To Promote the Arts in the Community | $20,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of Victoria Victoria, TX | To Support Programs for Boys & Girls | $20,000 |
| The Texas Zoo Victoria, TX | Support for Events & Exhibits | $10,000 |
| Christ's Kitchen Victoria, TX | Provide Meals for the Needy | $5,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Victoria, TX | To Supplement Church Income | $5,000 |
| Victoria College Foundation Victoria, TX | To Support Staff and Students | $5,000 |
| UHV - Athletics Victoria, TX | To Support Athletics | $5,000 |
| Schreiner University Kerrville, TX | To Support Staff & Students | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,882,911 | $184,295 | $172,169 | $134,500 | 11 | $134,500 | $146,615 | $139,419 |
| 2024 | $2,871,740 | $226,090 | $182,807 | $144,500 | 12 | $144,500 | $186,746 | $138,251 |
| 2023 | $2,827,502 | $78,187 | $181,684 | $148,500 | 9 | $148,500 | $59,641 | $140,680 |
| 2022 | $2,930,999 | $87,696 | $181,170 | $146,000 | 9 | $146,000 | $52,526 | $148,467 |
| 2021 | $3,025,003 | $263,915 | $176,706 | $136,500 | 11 | $136,500 | $223,703 | $146,453 |
| 2020 | $2,937,264 | $102,353 | $185,451 | $153,500 | 11 | — | $70,402 | $144,198 |
| 2019 | $3,020,362 | $138,824 | $162,118 | $123,525 | 9 | — | $96,636 | $146,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including care for people who are terminally ill, recreational programs, community arts, youth programs, meals for people in need, and educational institutions.
Among its recipients, the Victoria College Foundation describes its mission as securing and allocating resources to support Victoria College and its students, faculty, and academic programs. Christ’s Kitchen says it feeds people in need and provides medical and transportation assistance. Schreiner University describes itself as a diverse, independent university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $134,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $35,000 to Hospice of South Texas to assist the terminally ill, $25,000 to YMCA of the Golden Crescent for recreational programs, $20,500 to Victoria Bach Festival to promote community arts, and $20,000 to Boys Girls Club of Victoria for programs for boys and girls. Other 2025 recipients included The Texas Zoo ($10,000), Christ’s Kitchen ($5,000), Grace Presbyterian ($5,000), Victoria College Foundation ($5,000), UHV - Athletics ($5,000), Schreiner University ($2,000), and Victoria Fine Arts Association ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jan Scott as chairman, John McQuillen as treasurer, and Myra Starkey as trustee.
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy is led by Jan Scott, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan Scott
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Myra Starkey
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John McQuillen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy
How much does Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy give each year?
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy gave $135K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 12 grants.
What is Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy's typical grant size?
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,227, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy that year got $17K on average.
Where does Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy give grants?
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Victoria, TX (10 grants).
Does Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy's largest grantees?
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy's largest 2025 grantees include Hospice of South Texas ($35,000), YMCA of the Golden Crescent ($25,000) and Victoria Bach Festival ($20,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy?
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including care for people who are terminally ill, recreational programs, community arts, youth programs, meals for people in need, and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy's EIN?
Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2318575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Cloyde and Ethel Lee Tracy funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cloyde-and-ethel-lee-tracy-morg_08898fb2715541409512dad6eaae1e6c
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