Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation
The Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntsville, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports support for Rice CISD students and schools, including school supplies, classroom furniture, scholarships, and dual-credit courses.
Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation at a glance
In short: Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation gave $186K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $186,001
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,600
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $818,793
- +24.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% 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 Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1106 Avenue O, Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: (936) 291-7316
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rice Cisd ($95K). Together the top 9 received $183K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,127), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 54 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% to recipients in Arizona. The listed 2024 grants went to organizations in those two states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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 $168K (2021) to $220K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Cisd Altair, TX | Supplies, Equip, | $95,000 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Fund Scholarships | $45,000 |
| WCJC Wharton, TX | Fund Scholarships | $12,874 |
| University of Texas San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Fund Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | Fund Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Fund Scholarships | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,127 |
| Blinn College Brenham, TX | Fund Scholarships | $2,500 |
| SHSU Huntsville, TX | Fund Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Fund Scholarships | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $818,793 | $406,208 | $241,392 | $186,001 | 10 | $225,988 | $371,355 | $190,629 |
| 2023 | $657,973 | $91,817 | $249,532 | $179,389 | 11 | $217,196 | $20,492 | $195,760 |
| 2022 | $820,153 | $178,104 | $238,950 | $190,295 | 11 | $212,118 | $139,367 | $199,650 |
| 2021 | $880,979 | $137,154 | $210,419 | $167,567 | 10 | $188,149 | $110,892 | $207,642 |
| 2020 | $957,854 | $81,777 | $265,732 | $219,728 | 12 | — | $20,232 | $213,128 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $191K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission. The 2024 grants supported school supplies and classroom furniture for Rice CISD, as well as post-high-school scholarships and dual-credit courses for Rice CISD students. The foundation also gave scholarship funds to colleges, universities, and a trade school.
Among the recipients, Grand Canyon University describes itself as a missional, Christ-centered university focused on academic excellence, compassionate Christian community, and serving others. That is the university’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $186,001. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $95,000, with a median grant of $6,250.
Its largest reported grants were $95,000 to RICE CISD for supplies and equipment, $45,000 to Texas A&M University for scholarships, $12,874 to WCJC for scholarships, $10,000 to the University of Texas San Antonio for scholarships, and $7,500 to Texas State University for scholarships. Other reported scholarship grants included $5,000 to Grand Canyon University, $3,127 to an individual recipient Technical College, and $2,500 each to Blinn College, SHSU, and the University of Houston.
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it provided school supplies for 525 Rice CISD students in grades K–5 and funds for classroom furniture. It also reported scholarship funds for 21 Rice CISD graduates across seven universities, two colleges, and one trade school, and funding for dual-credit courses for Rice CISD high-school students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Candyce F. Dixon as CEO/Board PR, Bill Hefner as Vice President, and Pamela Hugghins as Secretary/Treasurer.
Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation is led by Candyce F. Dixon, CEO & Board Pr on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candyce F. Dixon
CEO & Board Pr
On filings since 2020
$24K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Pamela Hugghins
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bill Hefner
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry Priesmeyer (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to Candyce F Dixon (CEO/Board PR).
Frequently asked questions about Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation
How much does Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation give each year?
Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation gave $186K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $179K across 11 grants.
What is Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation's typical grant size?
Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $18,600, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation give grants?
Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Scholarships" (9 grants).
Who are Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation's largest grantees?
Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rice Cisd ($95,000), Texas A&M University ($45,000) and WCJC ($12,874), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,127), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation?
Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation reported $819K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. The 2024 grants supported school supplies and classroom furniture for Rice CISD, as well as post-high-school scholarships and dual-credit courses for Rice CISD students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation's EIN?
Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0307944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lorease & Ed Priesmeyer 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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