Earl Snelling Public Property is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LUFKIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $470K. Net investment income was $19K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$470K
+590.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
+15.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl Snelling Public Property reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Earl Snelling Public Property
Based on IRS filings
Earl Snelling Public Property is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LUFKIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $470K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $397,946 |
| Revenue | $26,265 | $49,802 |
| Expenses | $483,696 | $79,245 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $476,620 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,465 | $44,531 |
| Distributable Amount | $20,908 | $22,988 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo ($399,821), City of Huntington ($15,000), City of Diboll ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ELLEN TROUT ZOO LUFKIN, TX | FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS RELATED TO ZOO | $10,039 |
| CITY OF HUNTINGTON HUNTINGTON, TX | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| CITY OF DIBOLL DIBOLL, TX | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| CITY OF ZAVALLA ZAVALLA, TX | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| CITY OF HUDSON HUDSON, TX | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| FRIENDS OF ELLEN TROUT ZOO LUFKIN, TX | FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS RELATED TO ZOO | $399,821 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY L DURAN | DIRECTOR | — | $150 |
| MARY DUNCAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DANNY ROPER | DIRECTOR | — | $150 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earl Snelling Public Property?
Earl Snelling Public Property is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LUFKIN, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Earl Snelling Public Property operate?
Earl Snelling Public Property has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Earl Snelling Public Property award?
In 2021, Earl Snelling Public Property awarded 6 grants totaling $470K — an average of about $78K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Earl Snelling Public Property required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Earl Snelling Public Property reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Earl Snelling Public Property's EIN?
Earl Snelling Public Property's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2674946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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