James S Seneker Trust
James S Seneker Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $108K. Net investment income was $296K.
James S Seneker Trust at a glance
In short: James S Seneker Trust gave $108K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $108K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $107,500
- +7.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $107,500
- +7.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $107,500
- Total assets
- $2,329,162
- +12.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who James S Seneker Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was SMU - Perkins School of Theology ($108K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How James S Seneker Trust gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $108K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SMU - Perkins School of Theology Dallas, TX | Unrestricted General | $107,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,329,162 | $321,914 | $151,169 | $107,500 | 1 | $122,385 | $296,059 | $131,838 |
| 2025 | $2,069,184 | $191,253 | $138,674 | $100,000 | 1 | $113,714 | $165,302 | $121,393 |
| 2024 | $2,034,621 | $85,866 | $127,316 | $93,300 | 1 | $105,802 | $52,822 | $112,296 |
| 2023 | $2,046,699 | $-53,916 | $134,670 | $87,000 | 1 | $98,841 | $23,688 | $105,775 |
| 2022 | $2,222,284 | $433,183 | $113,821 | $76,000 | 1 | $89,359 | $407,844 | $120,074 |
| 2021 | $2,131,579 | $144,230 | $105,395 | $70,000 | 1 | — | $123,606 | $114,286 |
| 2020 | $1,845,891 | $125,633 | $99,479 | $70,000 | 1 | — | $112,320 | $98,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James S Seneker Trust reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James S Seneker Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$32K (2022) → $36K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $36K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James S Seneker Trust
How much does James S Seneker Trust give each year?
James S Seneker Trust gave $108K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is James S Seneker Trust?
James S Seneker Trust reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does James S Seneker Trust operate?
James S Seneker Trust has awarded grants in Texas.
What is James S Seneker Trust's EIN?
James S Seneker Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6318275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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