Sessions Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Sessions Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lubbock, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $480,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $84,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$480,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$84,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $562,754 the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 | $369,700 | 15 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $562,754 | 25 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $480,000 | 20 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sessions Family Foundation Inc 1401 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 741-2178 |
| What to submit | Pre-formatted "request summary form must include the following: copy of organization's federal tax exemption letter legal name of applicant organization street address mailing address (if different) telephone website/e-mail primary contact person information brief description of project amount requested total project budget specific use of funds requested signature of the chairman of requesting organization |
| Deadlines | No earlier than may 1st and no later than june 30th |
| Restrictions | Submit report on use of the funds within 12 months of the receipt of the grant |
What Sessions Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $180,000 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $175,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Fine Arts Academy Inc | Performing arts & art education | $84,000 |
| GJ Blackout | Youth basketball club | $75,000 |
| Roo Doo's Wildlife Park | Wildlife education | $66,000 |
| Carillon Foundation | Support for retirement community | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Christian sports ministry | $25,000 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | Land perservation and stewardship | $25,000 |
| South Plains Food Bank | Feeding the needy | $25,000 |
| Wisdom & Truth Classical Academy | Religious education | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | Feeding the needy | $20,000 |
| We Create Heart | Cultivate and champion art | $20,000 |
| Grand Valley Public Radio Co Inc | Educate and improve quailty of life | $15,000 |
| Grand Valley Youth Cycling | Physical education | $15,000 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | Arts access | $10,000 |
| Post-Graza Co Ems | Supporting the medical community | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts | Performances arts & art workshops | $10,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Education support | $10,000 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | Family services | $5,000 |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock | Supporting the medical community | $5,000 |
| Lubbock Experience Inc | Cultivate and champion art | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home & Serv | Children services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Alvin Sessions III
- Kerry Lynn Sessions
- Alvin Elliott
- Crystal Elliott
Questions people ask
Does Sessions Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No earlier than may 1st and no later than june 30th.
How much does Sessions Family Foundation Inc give?
$480,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Sessions Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry Alvin Sessions III (President &), Kerry Lynn Sessions (Non-Voting D), Alvin Elliott (Secretary &) and Crystal Elliott (Vice Pres &).
What does Sessions Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.