Tess White Foundation Inc
Tess White Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Hideaway, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $17K.
Tess White Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tess White Foundation Inc gave $48K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $48,200
- +26.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,025
- +10.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,094,402
- +13.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Tess White Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Salvation Army ($15K). Together the top 8 received $48K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tess White Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $48K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $14,500 |
| Cal Farley Boys Ranch Boys Ranch, TX | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Childrens Advocay Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Greater Austin YMCA Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Youth 180 Inc Dallas, TX | Unrestrictied | $5,000 |
| Cope Midland, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hawl Fishing Rodeo Picayune, MS | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hearts and Hands of East TX Lindale, TX | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,094,402 | $71,613 | $56,606 | $48,200 | 8 | $48,200 | $16,919 | $52,503 |
| 2025 | $968,676 | $16,643 | $45,874 | $38,200 | 7 | $38,200 | $15,379 | $48,446 |
| 2024 | $865,194 | $28,321 | $33,573 | $26,000 | 4 | $26,000 | $17,100 | $40,944 |
| 2023 | $755,226 | $-10,130 | $34,277 | $26,000 | 4 | $26,000 | $14,560 | $39,449 |
| 2022 | $821,920 | $18,017 | $52,794 | $38,000 | 7 | $38,000 | $17,784 | $44,998 |
| 2021 | $892,001 | $24,010 | $60,498 | $41,500 | 8 | — | $14,500 | $40,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tess White Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tess White Foundation Inc is led by William Pierce, President on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William Pierce
President
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Lawrence Delong
Vice President
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Richard Delong
Vice President
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank McLain (2021–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to William Pierce (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tess White Foundation Inc
How much does Tess White Foundation Inc give each year?
Tess White Foundation Inc gave $48K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $38K across 7 grants.
What is Tess White Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tess White Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,025, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tess White Foundation Inc give grants?
Tess White Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Tess White Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Tess White Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tess White Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tess White Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Salvation Army ($14,500), Cal Farley Boys Ranch ($11,000) and Childrens Advocay ($7,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tess White Foundation Inc?
Tess White Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Tess White Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tess White Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2816516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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