Tyler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tyler Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $396,893 in 93 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$396,893
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $405,000 the year before.
54% 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 | $306,849 | 72 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $405,000 | 83 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $396,893 | 93 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Tyler 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.
What Tyler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 31 | $154,050 |
| Texas | 21 | $106,945 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $30,500 |
| California | 4 | $28,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $10,015 |
| Georgia | 3 | $8,750 |
| Illinois | 4 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,250 |
| Iowa | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Both Ends Believing | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement Of Maine | Charitable | $22,500 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mitchell Institute | Charitable | $15,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Barbara Bush Children's Hospital | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Maine | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 911 Day | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southern Maine | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sean M Walsh K-9 Memorial Foundation | Charitable | $8,000 |
| The Maine Women's Conference | Charitable | $8,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Grant Halliburton Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Maine Discovery Museum | Charitable | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $7,250 |
| Dream Factory Of Maine | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Dallas Alumnae Association Kappa Kappa Gamma Found | Charitable | $5,145 |
| Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jason Taylor Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| KyleCares | Charitable | $5,000 |
| March Of Dimes March For Babies | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Maine | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University Of Maine Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vogel Alcove | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters LoneStar | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cal Fire Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Educate Maine | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Maine Baseball Hall Of Fame | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Friends New Life | Charitable | $5,000 |
| OnRamp | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dempsey Center | Charitable | $4,800 |
| Hope In The Streets | Charitable | $4,765 |
| WinterKids | Charitable | $4,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian K Miller
- H Lynn Moore Jr
- Samantha B Crosby
Questions people ask
Does Tyler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tyler Foundation give?
$396,893 in tax year 2025, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Tyler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian K Miller (Treasurer & Asst. Secretary), H Lynn Moore Jr (President) and Samantha B Crosby (Secretary).
What does Tyler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and food and hunger.