The Terry Scholars Fund
The mission of the Terry Scholars Fund is to support the success of the Terry Foundation's mission: to develop future leaders of Texas through access to education.
The Terry Scholars Fund at a glance
In short: The Terry Scholars Fund gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $83,156
- +551.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Terry Scholars Fund
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Terry Scholars Fund
Who The Terry Scholars Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Terry Foundation ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $217K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Terry Foundation Houston, TX | Support for scholarship program | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,156 | $279,891 | $209,491 | $200,000 | 1 | $9,959 |
| 2023 | $12,756 | $232,424 | $236,898 | $217,000 | 1 | $5,098 |
| 2022 | $17,230 | $76,304 | $59,074 | — | — | — |
About The Terry Scholars Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Terry Scholars Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $83K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Terry Scholars Fund is led by Yvonne R Moody, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yvonne R Moody
President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meyling L Ortiz
Chair & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harrison K Pierce
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madhura M Kulkarni
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian G Yarbrough
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh A Darilek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair A Abernathy
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rhett G Campbell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Madhura M Kulkami (2023) — Director
- Former: Laura L Sanders (2022) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Terry Scholars Fund
How much does The Terry Scholars Fund give each year?
The Terry Scholars Fund gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $217K across 1 grant.
How large is The Terry Scholars Fund?
The Terry Scholars Fund reported $83K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $280K.
What is The Terry Scholars Fund?
The Terry Scholars Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $83K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Terry Scholars Fund operate?
The Terry Scholars Fund has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Terry Scholars Fund's EIN?
The Terry Scholars Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2349834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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