Taylor Whitley Usadebusk Scholarship Fou
Preselected recipients only
Taylor Whitley Usadebusk Scholarship Fou is a private foundation in Deer Park, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $548,001 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$548,001
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.5 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $228,667 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $292,987 | 37 | $509,728 |
| 2024 | $228,667 | 45 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $548,001 | 57 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Taylor Whitley Usadebusk Scholarship Fou 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 Taylor Whitley Usadebusk Scholarship Fou funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 37 | $333,000 |
| Louisiana | 8 | $96,501 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $20,250 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $9,750 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $9,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $8,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition - ut austin | $30,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - tsu | $30,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - winona state university | $30,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - abliene christian university | $22,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - mcneese state university | $18,750 |
| Individual | Tuition - dallas baptist | $18,750 |
| Individual | Tuition - texas a&m kingsville | $18,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - lsu | $15,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - ul lafayette | $15,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - texas a&m university | $14,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - texas a&m university | $14,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - mcneese state | $12,750 |
| Individual | Tuition - la tech | $12,501 |
| Individual | Tuition - mary hardin baylor | $12,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - brescia univ. | $11,250 |
| Individual | Tuition - texas state | $11,250 |
| Individual | Tuition - victor valley college foundation | $11,250 |
| Individual | Tuition - uh | $10,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - lsu | $10,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - oklahoma state university | $10,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - univesity of texas at austin | $10,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - univ. Of arizona | $9,750 |
| Individual | Tuition - uh downtown | $9,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - louisiana lafeyette | $9,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - univ. Of st. Thomas | $9,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - tuition - univ. Of south alabama | $9,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - southern baptist theological seminary | $9,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - southern mississippi | $8,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - texas a&m university - kingsville | $8,000 |
| Individual | Tuition - univesity of texas at austin | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - blinn college district | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - sam houston state | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - uh | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - university of houston | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - san jacinto | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - ut rio grande valley | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - minnesota state | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - houston christian university | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition - the university of texas at tyler | $6,250 |
| Individual | Tuition - college of the mainland | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick A Debusk
- Diana Rios
- Christy Heno
- Alex Hinrichs
- Cristin Johnson
- Joe Franz
- Marty Debusk
Questions people ask
Does Taylor Whitley Usadebusk Scholarship Fou accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taylor Whitley Usadebusk Scholarship Fou give?
$548,001 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Taylor Whitley Usadebusk Scholarship Fou?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick A Debusk (Director, Ceo, President), Diana Rios (Director), Christy Heno (Director) and Alex Hinrichs (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Taylor Whitley Usadebusk Scholarship Fou fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.