Bg Byars Foundation
Invitation OnlyTyler, Texas · EIN 75-6011610 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Museum of Art | Tyler, TX | Educational | $33,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientists | Tyler, TX | Community | $5,000 |
| Tyler Rose Museum | Tyler, TX | Community | $2,500 |
| Tjc Scholarship Fund | Tyler, TX | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Winona Volunteer Fire Department | Winona, TX | Community | $1,500 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | Tyler, TX | Charitable | $1,200 |
| East Texas Symphony Orch | Tyler, TX | Community | $1,000 |
| East Texas Crisis Center | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $1,000 |
| Humane Society-Smith Cnty | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $1,000 |
| Hospice of East Texas | Tyler, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Smith Co Emergency Services | Whitehouse, TX | Community | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $500 |
| United Way-Greater Tyler | Tyler, TX | Community | $500 |
| Cameron J Jarvis Troup Muni Library | Troup, TX | Community | $500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($13,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,700 | 22 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349102477
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6011610
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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