Byers Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTyler, Texas · EIN 88-0867120 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$785K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Health Science Center Tyler | Tyler, TX | Medical | $662,500 |
| Christus Trinity Mother Frances | Tyler, TX | Research/Development | $20,000 |
| East Texas Communities Foundation | Tyler, TX | Poverty | $20,000 |
| Nasa Little League | Houston, TX | Community | $15,000 |
| Bethesda Health Clinic | Tyler, TX | Research/Development | $12,500 |
| Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties | Palestine, TX | Poverty | $10,000 |
| East Texas Symphony Orchestra | Tyler, TX | Education/Youth development | $10,000 |
| Path | Tyler, TX | Poverty | $5,000 |
| Pave East Texas | Tyler, TX | Education/Youth development | $5,000 |
| R Don Cowan Center Fine & Arts Center | Tyler, TX | Education/Youth development | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Alliance | Tyler, TX | Research/Development | $3,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County | Tyler, TX | Youth development | $2,500 |
| Heart Gallery East Texas | Tyler, TX | Education/Youth development | $2,500 |
| Kourage Health | Tyler, TX | Medical | $1,200 |
| East Texas Crisis Center | Tyler, TX | Poverty | $1,000 |
| Empowerment Community Development Corporation | Houston, TX | Education/Youth development | $1,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance | Tyler, TX | Education/Youth development | $1,000 |
| Promise Academy | Tyler, TX | Education/Youth development | $1,000 |
| Smith County Bar Foundation | Tyler, TX | Education/Youth development | $1,000 |
| Smith County Historical Society | Tyler, TX | Education/Youth development | $1,000 |
| Starbrite Equestrian Center | Whitehouse, TX | Education/Youth development | $1,000 |
| The Hospice of East Texas | Tyler, TX | Poverty | $1,000 |
| Tyler Museum of Art | Tyler, TX | Research/Development | $1,000 |
| United Way of Smith County | Tyler, TX | Community | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $784,700 | 24 |
| 2024 | $709,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $792,540 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612319349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0867120
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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