Will and Bailee Byler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Will and Bailee Byler Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.5 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $6.9 million. 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$10.5 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$6.9 million
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.7 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $6.7 million | 30 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $10.5 million | 47 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Will and Bailee Byler 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 Will and Bailee Byler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 41 | $9.5 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Academy of Bellville | Operating fund & capital improvements | $6.9 million |
| Focus on the Family | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Young Life | Lone hollow texas project | $1.0 million |
| KSBJ | General fund | $250,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | General fund | $220,000 |
| Bellville United Methodist Church | General fund | $200,000 |
| Children at Heart Ministries | Miracle farms | $200,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Gibbs ranch salary support | $130,000 |
| Agora Ministries | General fund | $100,000 |
| Turning Point Church | General fund | $100,000 |
| Halftime Institute | General fund | $50,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | General fund | $50,000 |
| KHCB Radio | General fund | $50,000 |
| Search Ministries | General fund | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Bellville - tx383 | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Greater houston region - af63 | $50,000 |
| Austin County Fair | General fund | $36,220 |
| Young Life | Northwest houston -tx48 | $20,000 |
| The Bluebonnet Society | General fund | $18,000 |
| Casa for Kids of South Central Texas | General fund | $10,000 |
| Dec My Room | General fund | $10,000 |
| Focusing Families | General fund | $10,000 |
| TX High School Youth Rodeo Association | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
| Canadian Volunteer Fire Department | General fund | $5,000 |
| Fritch Volunteer Fire Department | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lefors Volunteer Fire Department | General fund | $5,000 |
| My Faith Votes | General fund | $5,000 |
| Serenity Retreat | General fund | $5,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | General fund | $3,000 |
| Austin County Youth Rodeo Association | General fund | $2,900 |
| Sam Houston State University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Asso | General fund | $2,500 |
| Thrsa Region V | Bailee byler memorial scholarship | $2,500 |
| TX High School Youth Rodeo Association | Saddle sponsor | $2,100 |
| Thrsa Region VII | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| TP USA Turning Poing USA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Youth Rodeo Association | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bellville FFA Alumni | General fund | $1,500 |
| Bellville Lions Club | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Byler
- Kerri D Byler
- Brenna Byler Smidt
- Lynette Byler Parrott
Questions people ask
Does Will and Bailee Byler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Will and Bailee Byler Foundation give?
$10.5 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Will and Bailee Byler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William T Byler (Director/President), Kerri D Byler (Director/Vice President), Brenna Byler Smidt (Director) and Lynette Byler Parrott (Director).
What does Will and Bailee Byler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.