Byers Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Byers Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $784,700 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $662,500. 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$784,700
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$662,500
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $709,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $792,540 | 27 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $709,500 | 26 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $784,700 | 24 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Byers Family 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 Byers Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $784,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Health Science Center Tyler | Medical | $662,500 |
| Christus Trinity Mother Frances | Research/development | $20,000 |
| East Texas Communities Foundation | Poverty | $20,000 |
| Nasa Little League | Community | $15,000 |
| Bethesda Health Clinic | Research/development | $12,500 |
| Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties | Poverty | $10,000 |
| East Texas Symphony Orchestra | Education/youth development | $10,000 |
| Path | Poverty | $5,000 |
| Pave East Texas | Education/youth development | $5,000 |
| R Don Cowan Center Fine & Arts Center | Education/youth development | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Alliance | Research/development | $3,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County | Youth development | $2,500 |
| Heart Gallery East Texas | Education/youth development | $2,500 |
| Kourage Health | Medical | $1,200 |
| East Texas Crisis Center | Poverty | $1,000 |
| Empowerment Community Development Corporation | Education/youth development | $1,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance | Education/youth development | $1,000 |
| Promise Academy | Education/youth development | $1,000 |
| Smith County Bar Foundation | Education/youth development | $1,000 |
| Smith County Historical Society | Education/youth development | $1,000 |
| Starbrite Equestrian Center | Education/youth development | $1,000 |
| The Hospice of East Texas | Poverty | $1,000 |
| Tyler Museum of Art | Research/development | $1,000 |
| United Way of Smith County | Community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Byers
- Jessica Corley
- Brandi Regester
- Patrick Willis
Questions people ask
Does Byers Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Byers Family Foundation give?
$784,700 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Byers Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent Byers (President), Jessica Corley (Secretary), Brandi Regester (Treasurer) and Patrick Willis (Executive Director).
What does Byers Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.