Simpson-Omohundro Foundation Omohundro Educational Trust
Preselected recipients only
Simpson-Omohundro Foundation Omohundro Educational Trust is a private foundation in Beaumont, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$210,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185,000 | 18 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 18 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $210,000 | 19 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Simpson-Omohundro Foundation Omohundro Educational Trust 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 Simpson-Omohundro Foundation Omohundro Educational Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $105,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-county Educational Foundation | Operations | $105,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School | Education | $18,500 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | Operations | $15,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $10,000 |
| CASA of Southeast Texas Inc | Operations | $8,000 |
| Art Museum of Southeast Texas | Operations | $7,500 |
| BISD Public School Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Service | Operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education | $5,000 |
| St Anne Catholic School | Education | $5,000 |
| Anayat House Inc | Operations | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Operations | $3,000 |
| Saint Anne Catholic Church | Operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $3,000 |
| Southeast Texas Family Resource Cen | Operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | Operations | $2,500 |
| Symphony of Southeast Texas | Operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | Operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Boyd Wells III
- Paul Parker
- Eva Connell
- Kellsey Fairchild
Questions people ask
Does Simpson-Omohundro Foundation Omohundro Educational Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simpson-Omohundro Foundation Omohundro Educational Trust give?
$210,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Simpson-Omohundro Foundation Omohundro Educational Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Boyd Wells III (Trustee), Paul Parker (Trustee), Eva Connell (Trustee) and Kellsey Fairchild (Trustee).
What does Simpson-Omohundro Foundation Omohundro Educational Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.