Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD
Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund is a public charity based in Beaumont, Texas. It supports disaster relief and recovery in Southeast Texas, including aid for people affected by natural disasters.
Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD at a glance
In short: Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD gave $704K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $704K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $704,023
- -35.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -97.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $704,023
- +2294.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $704,023
- Total assets
- $68,929
- -86.6% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD
- Contact
Mailing address: 6550 Tram Road, Beaumont, TX 77713
Phone: (409) 892-0233
Website: https://seterf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jefferson County Long Term Recovery ($704K).
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 64 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission centers on Southeast Texas, including its role coordinating long-term recovery in Jefferson County. All reported 2022 grant dollars went to a recipient in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $704K (2022) to $1.1M (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $704K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Long Term Recovery Beaumont, TX | Continuing Operation | $704,023 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,929 | $300,822 | $719,830 | $704,023 | 1 | $454 |
| 2021 | $512,507 | $683,528 | $1,293,870 | $1,087,673 | 37 | $1,725 |
| 2020 | $1,125,468 | $716,599 | $1,460,106 | $1,127,901 | 26 | $4,933 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide general relief to people and families displaced by hurricanes and other natural disasters and their aftermath in Southeast Texas. It also describes its role as coordinating Jefferson County’s long-term recovery efforts and facilitating coordination among nonprofit organizations providing relief there.
The fund’s website describes immediate aid to disaster victims in the form of gift cards for food, medicine, and other urgent needs. Its 2021 filing says grants are made to other 501(c)(3) organizations or qualifying governmental entities. Its 2022 grant went to Jefferson County Long Term Recovery Group Inc., whose stated mission is to assist Jefferson County residents—specifically low-income individuals and families—with unmet needs following man-made or natural disasters.
Grantmaking
Reported grantmaking was $704,023 across one grant in 2022. That grant, for $704,023, went to Jefferson County Long Term Recovery Group Inc. for “continuing operation.” In 2021, the fund reported $1,087,673 across 37 grants; in 2020, it reported $1,127,901 across 26 grants. The sole reported grant in 2022 was also the smallest, largest, and median grant for that year.
The fund’s 2021 filing states that grants go to other 501(c)(3) organizations or qualifying governmental entities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Anna Crow O’Bannon as Executive Director and the following trustees: John Adolph, Joe Broussard, Randy Clark, Scott Doss, Ken Evans, Dr. Jim Fuller, Bishop Curtis Guillory, Gisela Houseman, and Carl R. Griffith Jr.
Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD's 2022 filing lists 21 officers; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Albert Thigpen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bishop Curtis Guillory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carl R. Griffith Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Meadows
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gisela Houseman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Fuller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Broussard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Adolph
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ken Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Viator
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randy Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Regina Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Verna Rutherford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zena Stephens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Doss
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Tom Noyola
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Hugh V. Pierce
Former Executive
Executive Di → Former Executive, 2021
On filings since 2020
$85K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Anna Crow O'Bannon
Executive Di
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
$5K (2022)
Joe Domino
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Penland
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebekah Maxwell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert T. Edgar (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Anna Crow (2021) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Anna Crow O'Bannon (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD
How much does Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD give each year?
Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD gave $704K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $1.1M across 37 grants.
How large is Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD?
Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD reported $69K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $301K.
What does Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide general relief to people and families displaced by hurricanes and other natural disasters and their aftermath in Southeast Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD?
Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check seterf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD make grants?
The organization’s stated mission centers on Southeast Texas, including its role coordinating long-term recovery in Jefferson County. All reported 2022 grant dollars went to a recipient in Texas.
What is Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD's EIN?
Southeast Texas Emergency Relief FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3461985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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