James S Seneker Trust

DALLAS, TX EIN: 75-6318275

James S Seneker Trust is a private foundation, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $165K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$100K

+7.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$100K

+7.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James S Seneker Trust reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About James S Seneker Trust

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $426K (100%)

States

Texas

Cities

Dallas

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,069,184	$2,034,621	$2,046,699
Revenue	$191,253	$85,866	$-53,916
Expenses	$138,674	$127,316	$134,670
Qualifying Distributions	$113,714	$105,802	$98,841
Net Investment Income	$165,302	$52,822	$23,688
Distributable Amount	$121,393	$112,296	$105,775

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Southern Methodist University - ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY - DALLAS, TX	FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BANK OF AMERICA	TRUSTEE	1	$33,035

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is James S Seneker Trust?

As of 2025, James S Seneker Trust holds $2.1M in total assets with $191K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $100K in 2025.

Where does James S Seneker Trust operate?

James S Seneker Trust has awarded grants in Texas.

What size grants does James S Seneker Trust award?

In 2025, James S Seneker Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James S Seneker Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, James S Seneker Trust reported a distributable amount of $121K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.