Lydick Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lydick Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $29,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$89,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$29,500
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $81,500 the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $88,500 | 51 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $81,500 | 34 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $89,000 | 34 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Lydick 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 Lydick Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $77,000 |
| California | 3 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Unrestricted contribution | $29,500 |
| Second Baptist Church | Unrestricted contribution | $21,500 |
| College of Biblical Studies | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Branch to Hope Community Center | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Christ Chapel Bible Church | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Search Ministries | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Dan Coleman Memorial Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Cajun Navy Relief | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
| Audobon Society | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Coaches Outreach | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Cru Bridges International | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Dr Pepper Museum | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| First Liberty Ministry | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Health Tree Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Houston Christian Broadcast | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Insight for Living | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Ministry Catalysts | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Newborns in Need | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Pure and Simple Ministries | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Turning Point | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Urban Alternative | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Woodson Lydick
- John Lee Lydick Jr
- Robert Woodson Lydick
Questions people ask
Does Lydick Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lydick Family Foundation give?
$89,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lydick Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne Woodson Lydick (Managing Director), John Lee Lydick Jr (Director) and Robert Woodson Lydick (Director).
What does Lydick Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.