Betty Jane Seydler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $602,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $382,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$602,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$382,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $480,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $430,000 | 21 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $480,000 | 20 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $602,000 | 22 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
Betty Jane Seydler Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Betty Jane Seydler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $382,000 |
| Texas | 17 | $195,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charity | $382,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $40,000 |
| Individual | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity | Educational and Charity | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church | Religious Charity | $10,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Cultural & Educational | $10,000 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | Charity | $10,000 |
| Kids Meals | Charity | $10,000 |
| Camp Allen | General | $10,000 |
| Houston Zoo | General | $10,000 |
| Briarwood Brookwood Inc | Charity and educational | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Religious Charity | $5,000 |
| Star of Hope | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Patrons for Bellaire Parks | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Randall E Evans
- Emily Amelio
Questions people ask
Does Betty Jane Seydler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Betty Jane Seydler Foundation give?
$602,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Betty Jane Seydler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Randall E Evans (Foundation Mgr.) and Emily Amelio (Trustee).
What does Betty Jane Seydler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.