George E Seay III Foundation
George E Seay III Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including religious institutions, education and scholarship programs, youth organizations, and groups working in national security, international peace, and history education.
George E Seay III Foundation at a glance
In short: George E Seay III Foundation gave $1.6M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Texas. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,558,488
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,741
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,031,279
- -6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George E Seay III Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2626 Cole Ave Ste 700, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 752-7244
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George E Seay III Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sky Ranch ($369K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 157 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The reported shares for New York, Florida, and Oklahoma were 2% each; a further 17% was listed under “?”. Recipients named in the 2024 grants include organizations in Texas, New York, and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George E Seay III Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 880% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $604K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Ranch Van, TX | Promotes the threefold spiritual, mental and physical development of boys, girls, men and women | $369,000 |
| Trinity Forum Europe | Religious | $268,000 |
| Clements Center for National Security Austin, TX | To provide funding for national security studies at schools | $255,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | Religious | $228,000 |
| UT Austin - George E Seay Scholarship Austin, TX | To advance education through financial support of the university of Texas system, including all of its branches, departments, schools and colleges at its thirteen institutions, to improve its research, teaching, scholarship, faculties and facilities. | $100,000 |
| Psalm 891 Ministries Austin, TX | To meet women of all ages where they are and encourage them to walk in to the fullness of how the lord created them in order to be used by him where they are. | $60,000 |
| Clements Foundation Dallas, TX | Various | $32,508 |
| International Peace Institute New York, NY | To assist the organization in achieving its charitable mission. | $25,000 |
| Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | To develop holy spirit-empowered leaders through whole-person education to impact the world. | $25,000 |
| Texas Israel Alliance Dallas, TX | To Expand Economic Ties Between Texas and Israel | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,031,279 | $1,776,288 | $1,878,525 | $1,558,488 | 29 | $1,558,488 | $463,290 | $177,158 |
| 2023 | $2,176,546 | $1,456,304 | $1,805,937 | $1,396,856 | 36 | $1,396,856 | $996,194 | $150,731 |
| 2022 | $2,486,398 | $1,321,433 | $1,485,817 | $1,086,956 | 37 | $1,086,956 | $629,056 | $194,976 |
| 2021 | $2,626,584 | $1,421,857 | $1,378,725 | $1,050,246 | 36 | $1,050,246 | $538,665 | $218,896 |
| 2020 | $2,779,429 | $420,175 | $899,948 | $604,112 | 19 | — | $24,239 | $144,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George E Seay III Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Psalm 891 Ministries describes its mission as growing women of all ages in their faith through multigenerational discipleship. Uplift Education says it creates and sustains public schools intended to help students reach their potential in college and the global marketplace. The International Peace Institute describes its work as advising global leaders and shaping policy solutions through independent research and convening.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $1,558,488. Grants ranged from $380 to $369,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $369,000 to Sky Ranch for promoting the spiritual, mental, and physical development of boys, girls, men, and women; $268,000 to Trinity Forum Europe for religious purposes; $255,000 to the Clements Center for National Security for national security studies at schools; and $228,000 to Highland Park Presbyterian Church for religious purposes. The foundation also gave $100,000 to the UT Austin – George E Seay Scholarship to advance education through financial support of the University of Texas System.
Other reported grants included $60,000 to Psalm 891 Ministries, $25,000 each to the International Peace Institute, Oral Roberts University, Texas Israel Alliance, and YoungLife, and $21,500 to the Admiral Nimitz Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George E Seay III and Nancy Clements Seay as directors, and David Epperson as secretary.
George E Seay III Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George E. Seay III
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Clements Seay
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Epperson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George E Seay III Foundation
How much does George E Seay III Foundation give each year?
George E Seay III Foundation gave $1.6M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 36 grants.
What is George E Seay III Foundation's typical grant size?
George E Seay III Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $53,741, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George E Seay III Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does George E Seay III Foundation give grants?
George E Seay III Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (12 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does George E Seay III Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on George E Seay III Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are George E Seay III Foundation's largest grantees?
George E Seay III Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sky Ranch ($369,000), Trinity Forum Europe ($268,000) and Clements Center for National Security ($255,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George E Seay III Foundation?
George E Seay III Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George E Seay III Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Psalm 891 Ministries describes its mission as growing women of all ages in their faith through multigenerational discipleship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George E Seay III Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George E Seay III Foundation's EIN?
George E Seay III Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1645127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George E Seay III Foundation 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.
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