Will and Bailee Byler Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 84-3634317

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

+56.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$224K

+1.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Will and Bailee Byler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $433K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Texas $18.7M (81%)

Colorado $3.0M (13%)

Arizona $1.2M (5%)

Georgia $200K (1%)

Virginia $11K (0%)

Louisiana $1K (0%)

Minnesota $1K (0%)

North Carolina $1K (0%)

States

Arizona Colorado Georgia Louisiana Minnesota North Carolina Texas Virginia

Cities

Albert LeaAtlantaBanderaBellvilleBrenhamCaldwellCanadianCenterCollege StationColorado SpringsDel RioDurhamEast BernardFort WorthFritchHempsteadHoustonHumbleHuntsvilleIrving

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).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Faith Academy of Bellville ($6,869,887), Focus on the Family ($1,000,000), Young Life ($1,000,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGORA MINISTRIES SAN ANTONIO, TX	GENERAL FUND	$100,000
AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE MERRIFIELD, VA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR BELLVILLE, TX	GENERAL FUND	$36,220
AUSTIN COUNTY YOUTH RODEO ASSOCIATION BELLVILLE, TX	GENERAL FUND	$2,900
BANDERA FIRE AND RESCUE BANDERA, TX	GENERAL FUND	$500
BELLVILLE FFA ALUMNI BELLVILLE, TX	GENERAL FUND	$1,500
BELLVILLE LIONS CLUB BELLVILLE, TX	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
BELLVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BELLVILLE, TX	GENERAL FUND	$200,000
BURLESON COUNTY SADDLE CLUB CALDWELL, TX	GENERAL FUND	$500
CANADIAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CANADIAN, TX	GENERAL FUND	$5,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Will and Bailee Byler Foundation fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from Will and Bailee Byler Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2023)** • Number of grants made: 23 • Notable grantees include: • Faith Academy of Bellville: $3,299,628 (Operating Fund & Capital Improvements) • WayFM KSBJ Radio and affiliated stations: $750,000 (General Fund) • Focus on the Family: $500,000 (General Fund) The foundation demonstrates significant capacity for both large institutional grants and multiple smaller grants across diverse organizations.

Where does Will and Bailee Byler Foundation make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in Texas, with documented giving to organizations in Houston and surrounding areas.

What size grants does Will and Bailee Byler Foundation award?

In 2024, Will and Bailee Byler Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $10.5M — an average of about $224K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Will and Bailee Byler Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Will and Bailee Byler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $433K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Will and Bailee Byler Foundation's EIN?

Will and Bailee Byler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3634317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.