Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Odessa, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 12 charitable organizations, all in Texas, including Odessa College and local organizations serving the Permian Basin.
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc gave $356K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $355,737
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,645
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,665,428
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 12770, Odessa, TX 79768
Phone: (432) 362-2224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Odessa College ($300K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 56 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. Listed grantees were based in Odessa and Midland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 269% 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 $32K (2020) to $928K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $356K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa College Odessa, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $300,000 |
| The Life Center Odessa, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $10,000 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch Midland, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $6,000 |
| First Priority Permian Basin Odessa, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Odessa Odessa, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $5,000 |
| Permian Basin Mission Center Odessa, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $5,000 |
| Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center Odessa, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $5,000 |
| Sand Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Odessa, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $5,000 |
| West Texas Gifts of Hope Inc Midland, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $5,000 |
| West Texas Symphony Midland, TX | To Provide Support for the Organization's Charitable Contributions. | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,665,428 | $293,858 | $372,806 | $355,737 | 12 | $355,737 | $60,038 | $132,362 |
| 2023 | $2,754,651 | $166,647 | $400,308 | $385,108 | 11 | $386,524 | $29,879 | $116,055 |
| 2022 | $3,028,610 | $291,823 | $101,885 | $71,972 | 12 | $71,972 | $64,495 | $124,871 |
| 2021 | $2,838,500 | $888,462 | $949,846 | $927,716 | 11 | $927,716 | $621,081 | $144,671 |
| 2020 | $2,886,191 | $561,524 | $54,234 | $32,040 | 10 | — | $50,075 | $137,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $132K 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include education, child welfare, therapy, basic needs, cancer-patient support, and the arts. For example, High Sky Children’s Ranch says its mission is to heal abused children and promote family wholeness; Permian Basin Mission Center says it provides food and clothing to people in need and financial assistance with rent and utilities; and West Texas Gifts of Hope says it supports cancer patients during treatment through lodging and patient-care services. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $355,737. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $300,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest grant was $300,000 to Odessa College. Other notable grants included $10,000 to The Life Center and $6,000 to High Sky Children’s Ranch. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to First Priority Permian Basin, Meals on Wheels Odessa, Permian Basin Mission Center, Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center, Sand Hills Stock Show & Rodeo, West Texas Gifts of Hope, and West Texas Symphony; $3,487 to Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center; and $1,250 to Ellen Noel Art Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amelia Dianne Saulsbury Zugg as president/director, Mark A Saulsbury as vice president/director, Charles R Saulsbury Jr as secretary/director, and Matthew D Saulsbury as treasurer/director.
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc is led by Amelia Dianne Saulsbury Zugg, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amelia Dianne Saulsbury Zugg
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles R. Saulsbury Jr.
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark A. Saulsbury
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Saulsbury
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc
How much does Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc gave $356K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $385K across 11 grants.
What is Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $29,645, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Odessa, TX (8 grants) and Midland, TX (4 grants).
Does Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Odessa College ($300,000), The Life Center ($10,000) and High Sky Children's Ranch ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc?
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $356K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include education, child welfare, therapy, basic needs, cancer-patient support, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc?
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 Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1396903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Saulsbury Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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