Will and Bailee Byler Foundation
The Will and Bailee Byler Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, established in 2020. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including education, media, and community programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
-68.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.5M
+58.5% YoY
Grant Count
47
+56.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$224K
+1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general operating funds, scholarships, and community sponsorships. Key funding areas include:
- Educational institutions and scholarship programs
- Religious and faith-based organizations
- Media and broadcasting organizations
- Camp scholarships
- Community sponsorships and special events
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates significant capacity for both large institutional grants and multiple smaller grants across diverse organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in Texas, with documented giving to organizations in Houston and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $13,973,202
- Total Revenues: $11,020,207
- Total Expenses: $6,763,035
- Grants and Contributions: $8,109,682
- Investment Income and Dividends: $248,552
The foundation experienced 33% growth in grants and contributions compared to 2022 ($6,096,853).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,477,596 | $13,973,202 | $9,716,136 |
| Revenue | $4,984,374 | $11,020,207 | $6,151,074 |
| Expenses | $10,592,587 | $6,763,035 | $1,450,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,543,107 | $6,651,228 | $1,406,448 |
| Net Investment Income | $626,584 | $2,840,718 | $37,352 |
| Distributable Amount | $432,698 | $538,219 | $346,982 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM T BYLER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| KERRI D BYLER | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| BRENNA BYLER SMIDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYNETTE BYLER PARROTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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