Betty Jane Seydler Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 13-4294409 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Service Center | Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity | Houston, TX | Educational and Charity | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | Religious Charity | $10,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Houston, TX | Cultural & Educational | $10,000 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | Virginia Beach, VA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Briarwood Brookwood Inc | Brookshire, TX | Charity and educational | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | Religious Charity | $5,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($512,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $602,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $480,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $430,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104360
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4294409
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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