Potts and Sibley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Potts and Sibley Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $140,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$46.5 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 32 | $44.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 40 | $46.5 million |
How to apply
Potts and Sibley 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Potts and Sibley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 39 | $1.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Operations | $140,000 |
| Midland Community Healthcare Services | Operations | $120,000 |
| Sibley Environmental Learning Center | Nature and conservation education | $120,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Operations | $120,000 |
| The Springboard Center | Operations | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Texas | Assistance to families | $90,000 |
| Lilah Smith Safe Place | Operations | $80,000 |
| Safe Place | Assistance to victims of domestic violence | $80,000 |
| Northeast Midland Co Volunteer Fire Dept | Operations | $75,000 |
| American Macular Degeneration Foundation | Support prevention and cure | $60,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin Inc | Education | $60,000 |
| Food Pantry of Alpine Inc | Operations | $58,000 |
| Aphasia Center of West Texas | Operations | $50,000 |
| Monahans Kids Zone | Operations | $50,000 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch | Operations | $49,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | Operations-meals on wheels | $48,000 |
| Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend | Operations | $47,000 |
| Sunshine House of Alpine | Senior programs including meals on wheels | $45,000 |
| Centers for Children and Families | Operations | $40,000 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans | Operations | $40,000 |
| Spectrum of Solutions | Operations | $40,000 |
| Community Children's Clinic of Midland | Operations | $32,000 |
| Archway Outreach | Operations | $30,000 |
| Bynum School of Midland | Operations | $30,000 |
| Casa de Amigos | Operations | $30,000 |
| Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County | Operations | $30,000 |
| Permian Basin Honor Flights | Operations | $30,000 |
| Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin | Operations | $25,000 |
| Fields Edge | Operations | $25,000 |
| Midland Isd Education Foundation | Operations | $24,000 |
| Marathon Public Library | Operations | $22,500 |
| Midland Memorial Radiology Legacy Foundation | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis Center | Operations | $22,000 |
| Hunt Volunteer Fire Department | Operations | $20,000 |
| Midland County Public Library Foundation | Operations | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Shelter for families | $16,000 |
| Fort Stockton Community Theatre | Operations | $15,000 |
| Hospice of Midland | Operations | $15,000 |
| Hispanic Cultural Center | Operations | $10,000 |
| First Tee | Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Bechtel
- W Burgess Wade
- Cheryl Hightower MD
- Scott Davis
- Stephen Johnson
- Eileen Piwetz
- Dennis Rambo
Questions people ask
Does Potts and Sibley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Potts and Sibley Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Potts and Sibley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert W Bechtel (Director/Manager), W Burgess Wade (Director), Cheryl Hightower MD (Committee Member) and Scott Davis (Committee Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Potts and Sibley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.