Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fredericksburg, Texas. Its stated charitable and educational purposes include supporting conservative charitable causes, STEM education programs, Christian ministries, youth organizations, scholarships for people pursuing engineering or vocational trade careers, and adoption-related charitable support.
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc gave $142K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,250
- +39.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,466
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $757,015
- +301.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 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 Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 486, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (601) 317-8990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gillespie County Youth ($71K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 61 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2025 recipients were in Fredericksburg, Texas, except Alamo Colleges Foundation Inc, which was listed in San Antonio, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 907% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2023) to $142K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gillespie County Youth Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $70,500 |
| St Barnabus Episcopal Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $38,000 |
| 100 Club of Gillespie County Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $8,500 |
| Heart of the Hills Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $5,000 |
| Homewood City Schools Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $4,000 |
| BMDMI Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $2,400 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $2,000 |
| The Grace Center Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $1,200 |
| Gillespie Historical Site Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $1,150 |
| Church of the Colored People of Gillespie County Fredericksburg, TX | Donations | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $757,015 | $751,581 | $182,922 | $142,250 | 22 | $142,250 | $15,686 |
| 2024 | $188,356 | $215,652 | $141,255 | $102,155 | 18 | $102,155 | $5,175 |
| 2023 | $113,959 | $100,217 | $112,346 | $71,215 | 21 | $71,215 | $3,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K 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
The foundation states that it is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Its stated areas include conservative charitable causes, STEM education, Christian ministries, youth organizations, scholarships for people intending to pursue engineering or vocational trade programs, and charitable support for adoption.
Among its 2025 grantees, The Grace Center describes its mission as providing support and services for individuals impacted by domestic violence. Alamo Colleges Foundation Inc describes its mission as providing post-secondary education scholarships and other educational support for students in the Alamo Colleges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $142,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $70,500, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $70,500 to Gillespie County Youth, $38,000 to St Barnabus Episcopal, $8,500 to 100 Club of Gillespie County, and $5,000 to Heart of the Hills. Other listed recipients included Homewood City Schools ($4,000), BMDMI ($2,400), St Peter’s Episcopal ($2,000), The Grace Center ($1,200), and Alamo Colleges Foundation Inc ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Emmerson Daily as chair/vice-president, Julia Daily as executive director/president, and Chris Savell as secretary/treasurer.
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc is led by Julia Daily, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia Daily
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$36K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Emmerson Daily
Chair & Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Savell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Julia Daily (Executive Director/President).
Frequently asked questions about Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc
How much does Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc give each year?
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc gave $142K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 18 grants.
What is Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,466, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc give grants?
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc 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 Fredericksburg, TX (22 grants).
Does Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donations" (22 grants).
Who are Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gillespie County Youth ($70,500), St Barnabus Episcopal ($38,000) and 100 Club of Gillespie County ($8,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc?
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc reported $757K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc's EIN?
Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3624503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Emmerson and Julia Daily Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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