United Methodist Senior Services Foundation
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation is a public charity based in The Woodlands, Texas. It supports Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC) and its affiliates in providing quality living for older adults in faith-based environments, including assistance for residents and support for MRC programs and capital projects.
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation at a glance
In short: United Methodist Senior Services Foundation gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $136K), mostly in Texas. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,356,235
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $135,624
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,101
- Total assets
- $5,260,093
- +22.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Methodist Senior Services Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1440 Lake Front Circle 140, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: (281) 363-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Methodist Senior Services Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MRC Cornerstone ($492K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 44 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Methodist Senior Services Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $148K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $102K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $591K (2020) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MRC Cornerstone The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $492,278 |
| MRC Towncreek The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $219,291 |
| MRC Crestview The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $185,071 |
| MRC Pinecrest The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $169,614 |
| Methodist Retirement Communities The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $102,023 |
| Happy Harbor Senior Housing The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $78,178 |
| MRC the Langford The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $41,371 |
| MRC the Crossings The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $28,524 |
| MRC Stevenson Oaks The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $25,834 |
| MRC Mirador The Woodlands, TX | Grants were provided to assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $14,051 |
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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 | $5,260,093 | $2,285,241 | $1,450,553 | $1,356,235 | 10 | $215,336 |
| 2023 | $4,297,480 | $1,256,368 | $1,577,976 | $1,496,013 | 10 | $103,922 |
| 2022 | $4,423,220 | $1,198,847 | $1,457,727 | $1,333,634 | 10 | $154,721 |
| 2021 | $5,282,065 | $1,440,319 | $830,977 | $749,502 | 8 | $378,654 |
| 2020 | $4,911,605 | $871,696 | $660,996 | $591,103 | 6 | $62,847 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support MRC and its affiliates in their commitment to quality living for senior adults in faith-based environments. Its filing says it receives, invests, and administers gifts to MRC affiliates for nursing-care assistance to residents, benevolent assistance for people in need within the MRC system, capital campaigns for new, redevelopment, and refurbishment projects, and programs and services supporting older residents’ dignity, independence, and quality of life.
In 2024, the foundation’s grants included support for MRC communities and affiliates. One recipient, Methodist Retirement Communities, describes its own exempt purpose as serving as the corporate and administrative headquarters for MRC and its affiliated ministries.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,356,235. Grant amounts ranged from $14,051 to $492,278, with a median of $90,100. The largest grants were $492,278 to MRC Cornerstone, $219,291 to MRC Towncreek, $185,071 to MRC Crestview, $169,614 to MRC Pinecrest, and $102,023 to Methodist Retirement Communities. The stated purpose for each was to assist the recipient organization in its charitable mission.
The filing also reports 10 grants in 2023 totaling $1,496,013 and 10 grants in 2022 totaling $1,333,634.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mrs. Alyce Anne Baggett as chair and Rev. Preston Morgan as vice chair. Directors listed are Mrs. Alicia Besser, Mr. Jim Bunch, Mr. Dale Conger, Rev. Kip Gilts, Mr. Wayne D. Haglund, Mr. Bill King, Mr. Bill Koerner, and Rev. Romonica Malone-Wardley.
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation is led by Alan Brown, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 21 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Brown
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Thomas
Vice President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah Nugent
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Currie
Vice President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alyce Anne Baggett
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Koerner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy T. Williamson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Conger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kip Gilts
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne D. Haglund
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Simmons
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frankie Watson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bunch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Romonica Malone-Wardley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Besser
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mac Woodward
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Stephens
Chief Financial Officer
CFO & Treasurer → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances Beltran
Vice President of Human Resources
Vice President Human Resources → Vice President of Human Resources, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Janes
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Preston Morgan
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Larry St Martin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas R. Wussow (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gregory Paul Rossi (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Poe (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kimberley K. Denney (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Heather Ramos (2021–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Charles R. Millikan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Bunch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jesse Brannen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Heather Lewis (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Ronald E. Jennette (2020) — Former President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 United Methodist Senior Services Foundation
How much does United Methodist Senior Services Foundation give each year?
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 10 grants.
What is United Methodist Senior Services Foundation's typical grant size?
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $90,101, and its average grant was $135,624, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Methodist Senior Services Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does United Methodist Senior Services Foundation give grants?
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were The Woodlands, TX (10 grants).
Does United Methodist Senior Services Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on United Methodist Senior Services Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Methodist Senior Services Foundation's largest grantees?
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MRC Cornerstone ($492,278), MRC Towncreek ($219,291) and MRC Crestview ($185,071), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Methodist Senior Services Foundation?
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does United Methodist Senior Services Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support MRC and its affiliates in their commitment to quality living for senior adults in faith-based environments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Methodist Senior Services Foundation?
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Methodist Senior Services Foundation's EIN?
United Methodist Senior Services Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5992404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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