The 1911 Foundation
The 1911 Foundation is a private foundation based in Odessa, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships to individual recipients in Texas and Oklahoma.
The 1911 Foundation at a glance
In short: The 1911 Foundation gave $110K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,852
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,987
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,974
- Total assets
- $49,993
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The 1911 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4400 Parks Legado Road, Odessa, TX 79765
Phone: (432) 934-0081
Website: https://1911foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The 1911 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 13% to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The 1911 Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2024) to $121K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $109,852 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,993 | $160,161 | $110,168 | $109,852 | 11 | $109,852 | $586 |
| 2023 | — | $121,355 | $121,355 | $121,355 | 13 | $121,355 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 1911 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $586 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $109,852. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $21,643, with a median of $10,974. The largest grants were $21,643 and $15,677 to individual recipients in Texas, and $14,160 to an individual recipient in Oklahoma; each was designated for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Collin Sewell as president, Andrew Marshall as treasurer, and Jose Mendez as vice president-secretary.
The 1911 Foundation is led by Collin Sewell, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Collin Sewell
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Marshall
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Mendez
Vice President-Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The 1911 Foundation
How much does The 1911 Foundation give each year?
The 1911 Foundation gave $110K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 13 grants.
What is The 1911 Foundation's typical grant size?
The 1911 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,974, and its average grant was $9,987, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The 1911 Foundation give grants?
The 1911 Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (13%).
Does The 1911 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The 1911 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
How large is The 1911 Foundation?
The 1911 Foundation reported $50K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $586 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The 1911 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The 1911 Foundation's EIN?
The 1911 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1372934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The 1911 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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