I See a Need
I See a Need is a private foundation based in New London, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants for needs including food, medical assistance, appliances, water, and money.
I See a Need at a glance
In short: I See a Need gave $6K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $362.824), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,168
- +72.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $363
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $188
- Total assets
- $2,215
- +69.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to I See a Need
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing does not provide an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 63, New London, TX 75682
Phone: (254) 640-3692
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who I See a Need funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church Mission Network ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 8% to recipients in Idaho. The listed grants include recipients in Texas and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church Mission Network Tyler, TX | MONEY | $1,000 |
| Kristie Demarino Lindale, TX | Medical | $1,000 |
| Jamie Stover Jacksonville, TX | FOOD | $818 |
| Kyndall Wells Hawkins, TX | Appliance | $757 |
| Dakota Stringer Frankston, TX | FOOD | $537 |
| Rainbow House Frankston, TX | Food Pantry | $500 |
| Ben Keenan Children Emmett, ID | MONEY | $475 |
| Berryville VFD Franskton, TX | WATER | $191 |
| Oscar Bennett Tyler, TX | Food, Maintenance | $188 |
| Tristan Richardson Franskton, TX | FOOD | $160 |
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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 | $2,215 | $7,449 | $6,545 | $6,168 | 17 | $6,168 | — |
| 2024 | $1,311 | $6,350 | $6,568 | $3,583 | 12 | $3,583 | — |
| 2023 | $1,529 | $4,459 | $3,637 | $2,560 | 10 | $2,560 | — |
| 2022 | $707 | $717 | $10 | — | — | — | $15 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for food and food pantry needs, medical needs, appliances, water, maintenance, babysitting, and money.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, I See a Need gave 17 grants totaling $6,168. Grant amounts ranged from $51 to $1,000, with a median of $188. Notable grants included $1,000 to Church Mission Network for “MONEY,” $1,000 to Kristie DeMarino for “MEDICAL,” $818 to Jamie Stover for “FOOD,” and $757 to Kyndall Wells for “APPLIANCE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason Charles as CEO, Carol Charles as president, Valerie Deutsch as vice-president, and Kevin Deutsch as a member.
I See a Need is led by Jason Charles, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Charles
CEO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Carol Charles
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kevin Deutsch
Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Valerie Deutsch
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 I See a Need
How much does I See a Need give each year?
I See a Need gave $6K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 12 grants.
What is I See a Need's typical grant size?
I See a Need's median grant in 2025 was $188, and its average grant was $363, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does I See a Need give grants?
I See a Need gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Frankston, TX (5 grants), Tyler, TX (2 grants) and Franskton, TX (2 grants).
Does I See a Need give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on I See a Need's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food" (4 grants).
Who are I See a Need's largest grantees?
I See a Need's largest 2025 grantees include Church Mission Network ($1,000), Kristie Demarino ($1,000) and Jamie Stover ($818), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is I See a Need?
I See a Need reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What does I See a Need fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for food and food pantry needs, medical needs, appliances, water, maintenance, babysitting, and money. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from I See a Need?
The foundation states that it 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 I See a Need's EIN?
I See a Need's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0782353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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