Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 36-4613275 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded89
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$25.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
34% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woods Project | Houston, TX | Help others | $75,000 |
| Children's Health | Dallas, TX | Help others | $60,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden | Dallas, TX | Help others | $50,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature & Science | Dallas, TX | Help others | $50,000 |
| St Philip's School & Community Center | Dallas, TX | Help others | $50,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital | Dallas, TX | Help others | $50,000 |
| Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | Cortez, CO | Help others | $40,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | Help others | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | Austin, TX | Help others | $25,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Help others | $25,000 |
| Deep Springs College | Dyer, NV | Help others | $25,000 |
| Big Bend Conservancy | Big Bend National Park, TX | Help others | $20,000 |
| Dallas Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | Help others | $20,000 |
| Dallas Is Gardening Inc | Dallas, TX | Help others | $20,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Dallas, TX | Help others | $20,000 |
| Surpassing Grace | Dallas, TX | Help others | $20,000 |
| Young Life North Dallas High School | Prescott, AZ | Help others | $20,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation - Shield Ranch | Austin, TX | Help others | $15,000 |
| Hanahau'oli School | Honolulu, HI | Help others | $15,000 |
| Localogysangre de Cristo Youth Ranch | Questa, NM | Help others | $15,000 |
| St Marks School of Texas | Dallas, TX | Help others | $15,000 |
| Transition Resource Action Center | Dallas, TX | Help others | $15,000 |
| Amigos de Las Americas | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Circle Ten Council | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Philmont Scout Ranch | Cimarron, NM | Help others | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Sam Houston Area Council | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Center of the West | Cody, WY | Help others | $10,000 |
| Camp John Marc | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Chicago Lights | Chicago, IL | Help others | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Compelling Light | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Hisd Foundation | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Houston Arboretum | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Institute for Civility in Government | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Knights of Heros Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Help others | $10,000 |
| Readers 2 Leaders | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Recipe for Success Foundation | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Regional Food Bank Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Help others | $10,000 |
| The American Adventure Service Corp | Jonas Ridge, NC | Help others | $10,000 |
| The Episcopal School of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| The Nature Discovery Center | Bellaire, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| To Be Like Me | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Urban Harvest | Houston, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | Dallas, TX | Help others | $10,000 |
| Ntx School Garden Network | Dallas, TX | Help others | $7,500 |
| Artist Boat | Galveston, TX | Help others | $5,000 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | Carbondale, CO | Help others | $5,000 |
| Boy Scout Troop #511-Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Help others | $5,000 |
| Brother Bill's Helping Hands | Dallas, TX | Help others | $5,000 |
| Catch Up and Read | Dallas, TX | Help others | $5,000 |
| Colorado School of the Mines | Golden, CO | Help others | $5,000 |
| Dallas Zoological Society | Dallas, TX | Help others | $5,000 |
| French Broad River Academy | Asheville, NC | Help others | $5,000 |
| Gateway Mountain Center - See | Soda Springs, CA | Help others | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas | Dallas, TX | Help others | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Houston, TX | Help others | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 89 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,110,000 | 89 |
| 2023 | $1,092,500 | 87 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4613275
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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