Potts and Sibley Foundation
The Potts and Sibley Foundation is a private charitable foundation established in 1967 in Texas, based in Midland, Texas. The foundation was established by Effie Potts Sibley in memory of her husband, D.J. Sibley. It provides grants to various charitable organizations serving the Midland community and surrounding areas.
Key facts about Potts and Sibley Foundation
- EIN
- 75-6081070
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,935,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- Average grant
- $48,388
- Median grant
- $40,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 40, 2025)
- Total assets
- $32,673,761
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Potts and Sibley Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Potts and Sibley Foundation's 40 itemized 2025 grants were Texas (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (30 grants) and Alpine, TX (3 grants). None of its 40 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (31 grants).
Is Potts and Sibley Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 40 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $48K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.7M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+14.5% YoY
Grant Count
40
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-8.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Potts and Sibley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation aims to enhance community welfare through charitable giving. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Healthcare and community health services
- Food security and hunger relief
- Mental health services
- Domestic violence assistance and victim support
- Conservation education and environmental learning
- Senior programs
- Support for the needy and vulnerable populations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$160,000
Average Grant
amounts vary annually
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a strong emphasis on the Midland area and surrounding West Texas communities. Some grants have extended to organizations in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 40 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $29,754,876 (as of July 2024)
- Total assets: $32,673,761 (per most recent filing)
Annual Giving:
- Total giving: $1,935,500 (most recent year)
- Total giving: $1,500,000 (2023)
- Total giving: $2,600,000 (2022)
Revenue:
- Total revenues: $6,726,314 (2024)
- Total expenses: $2,088,301 (2024)
- Investment income and dividends: $1,142,785 (2024)
EIN: 75-6081070
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,673,761 | $29,754,876 | $25,116,863 |
| Revenue | $5,369,968 | $6,726,314 | $3,808,892 |
| Expenses | $2,451,083 | $2,088,301 | $2,089,823 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,026,333 | $1,764,149 | $1,599,947 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,855,609 | $1,118,310 | $3,401,235 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,186,583 | $1,884,275 | $1,466,402 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Potts and Sibley Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Salvation Army ($140,000), Midland Community Healthcare Services ($120,000), Sibley Environmental Learning Center ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SALVATION ARMY Midland, TX | OPERATIONS | $140,000 |
| MIDLAND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES Midland, TX | OPERATIONS | $120,000 |
| SIBLEY ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER Midland, TX | NATURE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION | $120,000 |
| WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK Midland, TX | OPERATIONS | $120,000 |
| THE SPRINGBOARD CENTER Midland, TX | OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF TEXAS Midland, TX | ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES | $90,000 |
| LILAH SMITH SAFE PLACE Odessa, TX | OPERATIONS | $80,000 |
| SAFE PLACE Midland, TX | ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $80,000 |
| NORTHEAST MIDLAND CO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT Midland, TX | OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
| AMERICAN MACULAR DEGENERATION FOUNDATION Northampton, MA | SUPPORT PREVENTION AND CURE | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees include:
- Robert W. Bechtel
- Hiram Sibley
- Allen G. McGuire
The foundation has 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W Bechtel | Director/Manager | 20 | $217,984 |
| W Burgess Wade | Director | 10 | $140,350 |
| Cheryl Hightower MD | Committee Member | 1 | $1,000 |
| Scott Davis | Committee Member | 1 | $1,000 |
| Stephen Johnson | Committee Member | 1 | $1,000 |
| Eileen Piwetz | Committee Member | 1 | $1,000 |
| Dennis Rambo | Committee Member | 1 | $1,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8907 Midland, TX 79708
Phone: 432-686-7051
Website: pottsandsibleyfoundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Potts and Sibley Foundation fund?
The foundation aims to enhance community welfare through charitable giving. Primary funding focus areas include: • Healthcare and community health services • Food security and hunger relief • Mental health services • Domestic violence assistance and victim support • Conservation education and environmental learning • Senior programs • Support for the needy and vulnerable populations
How do I apply for a grant from Potts and Sibley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Potts and Sibley Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a strong emphasis on the Midland area and surrounding West Texas communities. Some grants have extended to organizations in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Potts and Sibley Foundation award?
In 2025, Potts and Sibley Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Potts and Sibley Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Potts and Sibley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Potts and Sibley Foundation's EIN?
Potts and Sibley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6081070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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