University of Texas at Tyler Foundation
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University of Texas at Tyler Foundation at a glance
In short: University of Texas at Tyler Foundation gave $3.5M across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,547,494
- +2088.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,182,498
- +629.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $40,799
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who University of Texas at Tyler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of Texas at Tyler ($3.5M across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How University of Texas at Tyler Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2229% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $3.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | Net Assets to Successor Org | $3,496,615 |
| UT Health Science Center Tyler, TX | Scholarship Endowment | $40,799 |
| University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | Scholarships | $10,080 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $51,128 | $3,561,357 | $3,547,494 | 3 |
| 2021 | $3,522,401 | $51,128 | $202,097 | $162,067 | 1 |
| 2020 | $3,237,763 | $51,128 | $88,428 | $41,999 | 2 |
| 2019 | $3,023,081 | $52,628 | $166,008 | $152,301 | 2 |
About University of Texas at Tyler Foundation
Based on IRS filings
University of Texas at Tyler Foundation is a public charity, based in Tyler, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Texas at Tyler Foundation is led by Lawrence Anderson MD, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Lawrence Anderson MD
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. W. Riter III
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Buie
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Perkins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preston L. Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Rayford
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Grooms
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Tidwell (2019–2020) — Ex-Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 University of Texas at Tyler Foundation
How much does University of Texas at Tyler Foundation give each year?
University of Texas at Tyler Foundation gave $3.5M across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $162K across 1 grant.
What is University of Texas at Tyler Foundation's typical grant size?
University of Texas at Tyler Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $40,799, and its average grant was $1,182,498, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does University of Texas at Tyler Foundation give grants?
University of Texas at Tyler Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tyler, TX (3 grants).
Does University of Texas at Tyler Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on University of Texas at Tyler Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is University of Texas at Tyler Foundation's EIN?
University of Texas at Tyler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1393366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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