Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists grants to individuals for disaster-related purposes, including assistance connected to hurricanes and California fires.
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc gave $43K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $775.527), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,654
- +1606.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +5400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $776
- -69.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $428
- Total assets
- $317,828
- +557.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
Submit a written application with the requested personal and funding information to the foundation.
- Contact
Application contact: Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation
Mailing address: 1390 Enclave Parkway, Houston, TX 77077-2025
Phone: (281) 584-1390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Haley Fisher (Watson) ($348).
Organizations only. It also paid 54 grants to individuals ($42,306), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
513 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 513 grants of 513 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $238K (2021). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 49 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $41,501 |
| Haley Fisher (Watson) Houston, TX | Hurricane Beryl | $348 |
Ready to take the next step with Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $317,828 | $308,139 | $42,917 | $42,654 | 55 | $42,917 | $12,664 |
| 2024 | $48,351 | $51,187 | $2,836 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,836 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | $10,262 | $18,880 | $18,880 | $18,573 | 21 | $18,880 | $381 |
| 2022 | $243 | $95,366 | $151,750 | $151,391 | 130 | $151,750 | $3,952 |
| 2021 | $222,209 | $128,481 | $239,668 | $238,265 | 306 | — | $6,762 |
| 2020 | $167,571 | $363,101 | $195,530 | $193,919 | 22 | — | $4,549 |
| 2019 | $43,548 | $118,989 | $143,848 | $143,392 | 56 | — | $42,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $42,654. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median of $428. The largest grants included five awards of $2,500: one for Hurricane Helene and four for Hurricane Milton. Other listed awards included $2,051 for California fires and grants for Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Beryl.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are to be submitted in writing and include the applicant’s name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, a brief description of why funds are requested, how the funds will be used, and the amount needed. Awards must be used for “qualifying expenditures.”
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc is led by Neil A Russell II, President & Director - Term since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neil A Russell II
President & Director - Term
Treasurer → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → President & Director - Term, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Fovargue
President & Director - Term
Director → President & Director - Term, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve M McFadden
Vice President & Director - Term
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Director - Term, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald L Phillips
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen D Higgs
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Bernard Walker
Vice President & Tax
Chief Tax Officer → Vice President & Tax, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer K Green
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy McElroy
Assistant Secretary - Term
Assistant Secretary → Assistant Secretary - Term, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Pei
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheonna Franklin
Assistant Secretary - Term
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Gerald W Clanton (2020–2024) — Vice President, Secretary & Director
- Former: Gregory Keyes (2023–2024) — Vice President & Treasurer · Filing note: Began 12023
- Former: Jennifer K. Miller (2019–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Saeed Malek (2021–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Carrie V. Tindal (2019–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Israel Owodunni (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Adolfo L. Jimenez (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Barbara B. Green (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Paul T. Moskowitz (2019–2021) — President & Director
- Former: Carmen Ng (2019–2020) — Vice President, Secretary & Director
- Former: Russell T. Libby (2019) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc
How much does Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc give each year?
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc gave $43K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $428, and its average grant was $776, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc give grants?
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Beryl" (22 grants), "Hurricane Milton" (22 grants) and "CA Fires" (7 grants).
How large is Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc?
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc reported $318K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc?
Submit a written application with the requested personal and funding information to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3793783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc funds
Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, jobs and livelihoods, and family economic stability, with its deepest U.S. focus in Texas and additional work across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024 it awarded 835 grants totaling about $164.6 million; grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.
Assets
$7.8B
Grants
835
Total Given
$164.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?