Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund
The Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists college scholarships for qualified recipients, with awards restricted to graduates of high schools in Galveston County, Texas.
Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund gave $9K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $772.727), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,500
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $773
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $321,097
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund
- 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. The filing lists Frost Bank as the contact, no application form or materials, and restricts awards to graduates of high schools in Galveston County, Texas.
- Contact
Application contact: Frost Bank
Mailing address: 1700 Post Oak Blvd Suite 400, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (409) 770-7158
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was M Soileau ($1K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The filing’s award restriction is graduates of high schools in Galveston County, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $11K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M Soileau Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $1,000 |
| L Leimer Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $1,000 |
| C Sergent Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $1,000 |
| R Dozier Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $1,000 |
| K Lyke Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $1,000 |
| R Gundrum Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $1,000 |
| C Gundrum Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $500 |
| E Fuentes Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $500 |
| C Gundrum Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $500 |
| A Pillar Galveston, TX | College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,097 | $23,170 | $12,884 | $8,500 | 11 | $12,559 | $15,536 | $15,598 |
| 2024 | $294,409 | $9,956 | $10,163 | $6,000 | 9 | $9,838 | $5,593 | $14,422 |
| 2023 | $276,293 | $2,658 | $10,812 | $7,000 | 11 | $8,592 | $4,316 | $13,547 |
| 2022 | $252,714 | $84,564 | $41,103 | $10,700 | 11 | $12,819 | $2,126 | $12,416 |
| 2021 | $240,411 | $21,521 | $14,440 | $10,600 | 18 | $12,196 | $16,937 | $11,605 |
| 2020 | $223,294 | $8,548 | $11,038 | $8,000 | 20 | — | $3,152 | $10,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants were for college scholarships for qualified recipients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $8,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $1,000 each to M Soileau, L Leimer, C Sergent, R Dozier, K Lyke, and R Gundrum, all in Galveston, Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrea Sunseri, Carolyn Sunseri, Stephanie Sunseri, Peter Moore, and Harris Kempner as directors, and Frost National Bank as trustee.
Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frost National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Andrea Sunseri
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Sunseri
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harris Kempner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Sunseri
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carroll Sunseri (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Frost National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund
How much does Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund give each year?
Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund gave $9K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 9 grants.
What is Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $773, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund give grants?
Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (11 grants).
Does Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarships for Qualified Recipients" (11 grants).
Who are Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund's largest 2025 grantees include M Soileau ($1,000), C Gundrum ($1,000 across 2 grants) and L Leimer ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund?
Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund reported $321K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (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.
What does Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants were for college scholarships for qualified recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund?
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 Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-6029110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Peter Andrew Sunseri Scholarship Fund 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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