The Sr Family Foundation
The Sr Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $305K. Net investment income was $175K.
The Sr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sr Family Foundation gave $305K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,060
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,843
- -83.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $5,878,111
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Sr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($130K). Together the top 6 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2023) to $305K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Dallas, TX | Donation to Organization | $130,060 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation to Organization | $65,000 |
| Joel Osteen Ministries Houston, TX | Donation to Organization | $40,000 |
| NM Christian Childrens Home Portales, NM | Donation to Organization | $30,000 |
| South Hunt County Fire Rescue Greenville, TX | Donation to Organization | $25,000 |
| Cash Volunteer Fire Dept Greenville, TX | Donation to Organization | $15,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,878,111 | $155,749 | $375,434 | $305,060 | 6 | $305,060 | $174,828 | — |
| 2024 | $5,653,697 | $777,803 | $329,729 | $300,000 | 1 | $300,000 | $241,691 | — |
| 2023 | $5,480,624 | $3,587,729 | $110,000 | $110,000 | 1 | $110,000 | $92,729 | — |
| 2022 | $2,002,895 | $2,002,895 | — | — | — | — | $2,895 | $9,283 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sr Family Foundation is led by Tamela G. Ottwell, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tamela G. Ottwell
President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
R. C. Ottwell Jr.
Chairman of
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Rose Ottwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shawnte Ottwell
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ottwell R. C. Jr. (2022) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Ottwell Rose (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ottwell Shawnte (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Ottwell Tamela Gay (2022) — President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Sr Family Foundation
How much does The Sr Family Foundation give each year?
The Sr Family Foundation gave $305K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
What is The Sr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sr Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $50,843, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sr Family Foundation give grants?
The Sr Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (21%) and New Mexico (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, TX (2 grants).
Does The Sr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Sr Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Organization" (6 grants).
Who are The Sr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sr Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($130,060), St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($65,000) and Joel Osteen Ministries ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sr Family Foundation?
The Sr Family Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $156K.
What is The Sr Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0802337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 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 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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