Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Paris, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $350,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$350,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$853
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 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 | $300,000 | 0 | $600 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 2 | $91,640 |
| 2025 | $350,000 | 4 | $853 |
How to apply
Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc 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 Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $350,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CULTIV8 Community | Construction and purchase of low-income housing. | $125,000 |
| Homestay Inc | Low income repairs and renovations | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Construction of low-income housing | $100,000 |
| United Way of Lamar County | Low income rental and utility assistance | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Cecil
- Carl Cecil
- Glen Bawcum
- Donald G Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc give?
$350,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally Cecil (Trustee), Carl Cecil (Trustee), Glen Bawcum (Trustee) and Donald G Wilson (Trustee).
What does Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and housing and homelessness.