Signet Ring Foundation
Signet Ring Foundation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Humble, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $98K.
Signet Ring Foundation at a glance
In short: Signet Ring Foundation gave $98K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,187
- +227.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,637
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,779
- Total assets
- $2,909
- +38.8% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who Signet Ring Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cathedral Lakes Life Center ($48K). Together the top 2 received $72K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($25,779), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Signet Ring Foundation gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $98K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Lakes Life Center Spring, TX | General support | $48,408 |
| Portal Houston Houston, TX | General support | $24,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,779 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,909 | $99,000 | $98,187 | $98,187 | 5 | $98,187 |
| 2023 | $2,096 | $26,000 | $31,994 | $30,000 | 2 | $31,994 |
| 2022 | $8,090 | $43,500 | $39,500 | $38,000 | 4 | $39,500 |
| 2021 | $4,090 | $49,500 | $48,325 | $46,750 | 4 | $48,325 |
| 2020 | $2,915 | $45,500 | $46,700 | $45,000 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Signet Ring Foundation is led by James E Trevathan Jr., President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James E Trevathan Jr.
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hannon
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R Renee Trevathan
Secretary & Treasurer
Tr, Secretary & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
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 Signet Ring Foundation
How much does Signet Ring Foundation give each year?
Signet Ring Foundation gave $98K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is Signet Ring Foundation's typical grant size?
Signet Ring Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,779, and its average grant was $19,637, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Signet Ring Foundation give grants?
Signet Ring Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Signet Ring Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Signet Ring Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hardship assistance" (3 grants).
How large is Signet Ring Foundation?
Signet Ring Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $99K.
What is Signet Ring Foundation?
Signet Ring Foundation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Humble, TX. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Signet Ring Foundation's EIN?
Signet Ring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1225237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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