Southwestern Educational Institute
Southwestern Educational Institute is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Cornville, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $27K.
Southwestern Educational Institute at a glance
In short: Southwestern Educational Institute gave $38K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,000
- -75.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -52.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,222
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,592,451
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (47% 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 Southwestern Educational Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Patch ($12K). Together the top 7 received $28K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Southwestern Educational Institute gives
- Giving grew 375% 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 $8K (2021) to $159K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Patch Vancouver, WA | Restoring hope to teens building thriving families empowering supportive communities | $12,000 |
| International Childrens Care Vancouver, WA | Support of children in need. | $6,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| A Key Encounter Key West, FL | To support wildlife theater | $4,000 |
| Christian Record Services for The Blind Lincoln, NE | Buy bibles and printed materials for the blind. | $3,000 |
| Old Town Mission Cottonwood, AZ | Low income and indigent family and individual support | $1,000 |
| Your Story Hour Berrien Springs, MI | Christian ministry support | $1,000 |
| Yavapai County Sheriffs Auxiliary Force Prescott, AZ | Sherriff's volunteer support for Yavapai County, Arizona. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,592,451 | $36,836 | $234,473 | $38,000 | 9 | $233,542 | $26,825 |
| 2023 | $1,790,088 | $36,007 | $271,206 | $152,800 | 19 | $270,275 | $8,683 |
| 2022 | $2,046,687 | $4,817 | $235,101 | $158,500 | 13 | $234,170 | $4,817 |
| 2021 | $2,255,569 | $3,247 | $35,803 | $8,000 | 2 | $34,872 | $3,247 |
| 2020 | $2,288,125 | $7,731 | $56,956 | $14,700 | 3 | — | $7,731 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwestern Educational Institute's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brooks Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bette Ryerson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $160K (2024)
Christina Curtis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sterling Ryerson (2020–2021) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $160K, to Bette Ryerson (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Educational Institute
How much does Southwestern Educational Institute give each year?
Southwestern Educational Institute gave $38K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $153K across 19 grants.
What is Southwestern Educational Institute's typical grant size?
Southwestern Educational Institute's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,222, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Southwestern Educational Institute give grants?
Southwestern Educational Institute's top state is Washington, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (32%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vancouver, WA (2 grants).
Does Southwestern Educational Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Southwestern Educational Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Southwestern Educational Institute's largest grantees?
Southwestern Educational Institute's largest 2024 grantees include Project Patch ($12,000), International Childrens Care ($6,000) and A Key Encounter ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Southwestern Educational Institute?
Southwestern Educational Institute reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $37K.
What is Southwestern Educational Institute?
Southwestern Educational Institute is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Cornville, AZ. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Southwestern Educational Institute's EIN?
Southwestern Educational Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3126324. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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