The VM Ehlers Foundation
The VM Ehlers Foundation is a private foundation based in Hutto, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes scholarship eligibility for members or dependents of members of the Texas Water Utilities Association who are pursuing a course of study in the water utilities industry.
The VM Ehlers Foundation at a glance
In short: The VM Ehlers Foundation gave $132K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,400
- -34.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,037
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $782,797
- +1.9% 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 The VM Ehlers Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the application is available through the Texas Water Utilities Association. Applicants must be a member or dependent of a member of the association and be pursuing a course of study in the water utilities industry. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists July 1 as the application deadline. That deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists July 1 as the application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Henrietta Adee
Mailing address: 210 East Highway 79 Suite 101, Hutto, TX 78634
Phone: (512) 459-3124
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The VM Ehlers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
289 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 289 grants of 289 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The VM Ehlers Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 325% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2022) to $203K (2024). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $112,800 |
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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 | $782,797 | $149,493 | $135,180 | $132,400 | 65 | $132,400 | $59,666 | $40,736 |
| 2024 | $768,484 | $100,117 | $206,464 | $203,350 | 69 | $203,350 | $23,162 | $39,463 |
| 2023 | $874,831 | $202,990 | $112,353 | $108,750 | 49 | $108,750 | $27,100 | $39,285 |
| 2022 | $784,194 | $103,778 | $89,669 | $86,575 | 46 | $86,575 | $28,151 | $41,058 |
| 2021 | $770,085 | $85,830 | $110,000 | $106,750 | 60 | — | $27,772 | $40,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The VM Ehlers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes scholarship support for eligible applicants pursuing studies in the water utilities industry. The 2025 grants listed were scholarships to individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $132,400. Grant amounts ranged from $700 to $3,800, with a median of $1,400. The largest listed grants were scholarships to individual recipients in Texas: two grants of $3,800, one of $3,300, and multiple grants of $2,800.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Glispin as president and trustee; Norma Clark as secretary and trustee; Jim Siddall as treasurer and trustee; and Russell Hamilton, Lynn Short, and Cathy Seiger as trustees.
The VM Ehlers Foundation is led by George Glispin, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Glispin
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Seiger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Siddall
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Short
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Clark
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Hamilton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Gilspin (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Justin Hamilton (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 VM Ehlers Foundation
How much does The VM Ehlers Foundation give each year?
The VM Ehlers Foundation gave $132K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $203K across 69 grants.
What is The VM Ehlers Foundation's typical grant size?
The VM Ehlers Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,400, and its average grant was $2,037, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The VM Ehlers Foundation give grants?
The VM Ehlers Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The VM Ehlers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on The VM Ehlers Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (65 grants).
How large is The VM Ehlers Foundation?
The VM Ehlers Foundation reported $783K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The VM Ehlers Foundation fund?
The filing describes scholarship support for eligible applicants pursuing studies in the water utilities industry. The 2025 grants listed were scholarships to individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The VM Ehlers Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the application is available through the Texas Water Utilities Association. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The VM Ehlers Foundation's EIN?
The VM Ehlers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6062790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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