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George & Magnolia Sealy Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 760157356

George & Magnolia Sealy Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $475,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $237,500 and the largest $425,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $191,885 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$191,8851$5.9 million
2025$475,0002$5.9 million

How to apply

George & Magnolia Sealy 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What George & Magnolia Sealy Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$475,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bryan Museum - Galveston
Galveston, TX
General support$425,000
Utmb - Galveston
Galveston, TX
General support$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George & Magnolia Sealy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does George & Magnolia Sealy Foundation give?

$475,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $237,500.

Who runs George & Magnolia Sealy Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists William E Pinckard (Officer/Director), George Sealy IV (Director) and Sealy Hathaway Hopkinson (Director).

What does George & Magnolia Sealy Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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