Wyatt Ranches Foundation
Wyatt Ranches Foundation is a private foundation based in Realitos, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Texas, including public agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Wyatt Ranches Foundation at a glance
In short: Wyatt Ranches Foundation gave $1.7M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,728,830
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +47.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,769
- -31.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $40,623,389
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (13 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wyatt Ranches Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Billy Wells Po Drawer 10, Realitos, TX 78376-0010
Phone: (713) 877-7711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wyatt Ranches Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rotary International San Diego ($273K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 118 (50%).
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 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wyatt Ranches Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 26 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $81K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $70K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $1.6M (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary International San Diego San Diego, TX | General support - see stmt 10 - er report | $272,631 |
| Agua Dulce Marshall's Office Agua Dulce, TX | General Support | $180,000 |
| Ramirez Common School District Realitos, TX | General Support | $120,000 |
| Uthealth Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $120,000 |
| Duval County Sheriff's Department San Diego, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| Roma Police Department Roma, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| Duval County Sheriff's Department San Diego, TX | Toys for Duval County Toy Drive on 12/14/2024 | $86,942 |
| Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office McAllen, TX | General Support | $85,000 |
| City of Alice Police Department Alice, TX | General Support | $80,000 |
| Texas DPS Troopers Foundation Inc Austin, TX | General Support | $70,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,623,389 | $4,298,891 | $2,431,628 | $1,728,830 | 31 | $2,330,408 | $4,150,997 | $1,815,450 |
| 2023 | $38,504,520 | $2,917,536 | $2,680,748 | $1,713,487 | 21 | $2,364,266 | $2,508,020 | $1,866,035 |
| 2022 | $45,833,734 | $1,346,060 | $2,619,331 | $1,612,944 | 21 | $2,442,930 | $1,449,137 | $2,194,776 |
| 2021 | $45,308,028 | $6,215,897 | $2,462,030 | $1,623,000 | 27 | $2,381,085 | $4,561,129 | $2,173,870 |
| 2020 | $41,723,299 | $2,027,244 | $2,465,489 | $1,579,000 | 18 | — | $2,411,928 | $1,790,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wyatt Ranches Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for public agencies and other organizations, as well as support for toy drives and a vehicle purchase.
Among its grantees, the Texas DPS Troopers Foundation says it supports Texas Department of Public Safety personnel through emergency financial assistance, survivor benefits, education and training, and scholarships for qualifying family members; it also supports at-risk youth. Corpus Christi Sailing Foundation describes its mission as promoting sailing and boating in the Corpus Christi Bay area. Friends for Hope of the Rio Grande Valley says it supports the Vannie Cook Children’s Cancer Clinic through an annual donation and social events for patients and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $1,728,830. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $272,631, with a median of $45,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $272,631 to Rotary International San Diego, $180,000 to Agua Dulce Marshall’s Office, $120,000 to Ramirez Common School District, $120,000 to UTHealth Houston, and $100,000 to Duval County Sheriff’s Department. Other recipients included the Texas DPS Troopers Foundation, which received $70,000; Corpus Christi Sailing Foundation, which received $30,000; and Friends for Hope of the Rio Grande Valley, which received $30,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradford A Wyatt and Oscar S Wyatt III as directors; Billy C Wells as president, treasurer, and director; Ana L Garza as secretary and director; and Robert T Sakowitz as vice president and director.
Wyatt Ranches Foundation is led by Billy C. Wells, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Billy C. Wells
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $105K (2024)
Ana L. Garza
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $103K (2024)
Robert T. Sakowitz
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
34 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $98K (2024)
Bradford A. Wyatt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar S. Wyatt III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Don C. Nelson (2020) — Vice President & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Billy C Wells (PRESIDENT,TREASURER & Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wyatt Ranches Foundation
How much does Wyatt Ranches Foundation give each year?
Wyatt Ranches Foundation gave $1.7M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 21 grants.
What is Wyatt Ranches Foundation's typical grant size?
Wyatt Ranches Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $55,769, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wyatt Ranches Foundation that year got $52K on average.
Where does Wyatt Ranches Foundation give grants?
Wyatt Ranches Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, TX (8 grants), Freer, TX (4 grants), Agua Dulce, TX (2 grants) and McAllen, TX (2 grants).
Does Wyatt Ranches Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of Wyatt Ranches Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wyatt Ranches Foundation's largest grantees?
Wyatt Ranches Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rotary International San Diego ($272,631), Agua Dulce Marshall's Office ($239,386 across 2 grants) and Duval County Sheriff's Department ($186,942 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wyatt Ranches Foundation?
Wyatt Ranches Foundation reported $40.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wyatt Ranches Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for public agencies and other organizations, as well as support for toy drives and a vehicle purchase. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wyatt Ranches Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wyatt Ranches Foundation's EIN?
Wyatt Ranches Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4794505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wyatt Ranches Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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