Lydick Family Foundation
The Lydick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including theological and biblical education institutions, churches, Christian ministries, and organizations providing community, humanitarian, health, and other services.
Lydick Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lydick Family Foundation gave $89K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,000
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,618
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,381,577
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% 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 Lydick Family 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 929 Rocky River Road, Houston, TX 77056-2107
Phone: (713) 828-3082
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lydick Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Theological Seminary ($30K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 201 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Texas organizations received 87% of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were North Carolina, 3%; California, 3%; Maryland, 2%; and Utah, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lydick Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 34 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $69K (2020) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $29,500 |
| Second Baptist Church Houston, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $21,500 |
| College of Biblical Studies Houston, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
| Branch to Hope Community Center Aledo, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Christ Chapel Bible Church Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Search Ministries Ellicott City, MD | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Dan Coleman Memorial Fund Austin, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Cajun Navy Relief Houston, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| Audobon Society Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,381,577 | $202,854 | $113,276 | $89,000 | 34 | $89,000 | $179,558 | $83,178 |
| 2023 | $1,291,999 | $128,692 | $98,166 | $81,500 | 34 | $81,500 | $112,026 | $89,717 |
| 2022 | $1,261,331 | $-11,969 | $91,290 | $70,500 | 37 | $70,500 | $10,639 | $78,168 |
| 2021 | $1,362,920 | $162,325 | $105,384 | $88,500 | 51 | $88,500 | $145,897 | $86,894 |
| 2020 | $1,305,966 | $47,302 | $84,012 | $69,000 | 45 | — | $32,801 | $73,034 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lydick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K 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 organizations. For example, Dallas Theological Seminary says its mission is to equip servant-leaders to proclaim the Bible and build up the body of Christ. Branch to Hope Community Center describes itself as a Christ-centered ranch offering faith-based counseling and programs for youth. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address homelessness, domestic violence, newborn needs, and spiritual and physical aid.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $89,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $29,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $29,500 to Dallas Theological Seminary and $21,500 to Second Baptist Church, both in Texas. Other grants included $2,500 to College of Biblical Studies and $2,000 each to Branch to Hope Community Center, Christ Chapel Bible Church, Search Ministries, and Dan Coleman Memorial Fund. The listed grants were designated as unrestricted contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne Woodson Lydick as managing director and John Lee Lydick Jr. and Robert Woodson Lydick as directors.
Lydick Family Foundation is led by Anne Woodson Lydick, Managing Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Woodson Lydick
Managing Director
Director → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Lee Lydick Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Woodson Lydick
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Lee Lydick (2020–2023) — Managing Director
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 Lydick Family Foundation
How much does Lydick Family Foundation give each year?
Lydick Family Foundation gave $89K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 34 grants.
What is Lydick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lydick Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,618, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lydick Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Lydick Family Foundation give grants?
Lydick Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants), Fort Worth, TX (3 grants), Plano, TX (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Lydick Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lydick Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lydick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lydick Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas Theological Seminary ($29,500), Second Baptist Church ($21,500) and College of Biblical Studies ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lydick Family Foundation?
Lydick Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lydick Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Dallas Theological Seminary says its mission is to equip servant-leaders to proclaim the Bible and build up the body of Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lydick Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Lydick Family Foundation's EIN?
Lydick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0662291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lydick Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lydick Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lydick-family-foundation-morg_18037cb3c4ae42d68cb6b771985c3709
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