Sebastian Society
The Sebastian Society is a Dallas, Texas-based organization identified in its filing as a private foundation. It describes its purpose as encouraging members to help others through acts of kindness, service, and sharing their knowledge and resources.
Sebastian Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $622,269
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $63,975
- -77.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sebastian Society
- 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: 2728 Cedar Springs Rd Apt 1207, Dallas, TX 75201-2045
Website: https://sebastiansociety.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sebastian Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The society is based in Dallas, Texas. A 2023 grant went to the Dallas Museum of Art, located in Dallas, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Sebastian Society open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 12 of 16 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $139; repeat grants $850. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $862 repeat.
- Giving grew 165% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 338% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $18K (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,225 |
| St Peters Catholic Church Dallas, TX | Support Catholic Churches | $1,578 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | Assist Others | $1,493 |
| Katy Trail Dallas, TX | Maintain Trail | $473 |
| Jubilee Park Association Dallas, TX | support non profit | $230 |
| Sons of the Flag Dallas, TX | Support Burn Care | $200 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Support Art | $180 |
| Dallas Public Library Dallas, TX | Support Library | $150 |
| World Affairs Council Dallas, TX | support Council | $105 |
| HillsDale College Hilldale, MI | Scholarship | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $622,269 | — | — | — | — | $63,975 | — |
| 2024 | $702,245 | $35,434 | $108,135 | — | — | $283,054 | — |
| 2023 | $725,188 | $130,337 | $73,575 | $18,190 | 18 | $213,934 | — |
| 2022 | $668,426 | $528,849 | $50,906 | — | — | $85,197 | $25,216 |
| 2021 | $190,370 | — | $8,616 | $8,305 | 12 | $28,823 | $7,254 |
| 2020 | $181,844 | — | $6,877 | $6,877 | 10 | — | $6,664 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The society’s website says it aims to affirm people’s worth, inspire individuals and groups to help others, and encourage members to be a positive influence. It describes members sharing kindness, knowledge, experience, and resources to help others reach their potential.
The 2024 filing identifies scholarship activities at an individual recipient High School and an individual recipient. Among its 2023 grants, the Dallas Museum of Art received support; the museum describes its mission as presenting art across cultures and time and placing art and diverse communities at the center of its activities.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the society reported $18,190 in grants across 18 grants, an average of about $1,010 per grant. A listed grant was $180 to the Dallas Museum of Art. Its 2024 and 2025 filings report no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Nemec as president, Kerstin Nemec as director, and Chad as director. It also lists Paula Nemec with the designation “Nemec.” The society’s website says Ed Nemec founded the organization.
Sebastian Society is led by Edward C Nemec, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward C Nemec
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerstin Nemec
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula R Nemec
Nemec
Secratary → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Nemec, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chad Nemec (2022–2024) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Sebastian Society
How large is Sebastian Society?
Sebastian Society reported $622K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Sebastian Society fund?
The society’s website says it aims to affirm people’s worth, inspire individuals and groups to help others, and encourage members to be a positive influence. It describes members sharing kindness, knowledge, experience, and resources to help others reach their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sebastian Society?
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 ↑
Where does Sebastian Society make grants?
The society is based in Dallas, Texas. A 2023 grant went to the Dallas Museum of Art, located in Dallas, Texas.
What is Sebastian Society's EIN?
Sebastian Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2752203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sebastian Society 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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