Will and Bailee Byler Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 84-3634317 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$10.5M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $50,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Academy of Bellville | Bellville, TX | Operating fund & capital improvements | $6,869,887 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| Young Life | Vanderpool, TX | Lone hollow texas project | $1,000,000 |
| Ksbj | Humble, TX | General fund | $250,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Houston, TX | General fund | $220,000 |
| Bellville United Methodist Church | Bellville, TX | General fund | $200,000 |
| Children at Heart Ministries | Brenham, TX | Miracle farms | $200,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Gibbs ranch salary support | $130,000 |
| Agora Ministries | San Antonio, TX | General fund | $100,000 |
| Turning Point Church | Vidor, TX | General fund | $100,000 |
| Halftime Institute | Irving, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Khcb Radio | Houston, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| Search Ministries | Fort Worth, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Bellville, TX | Bellville - tx383 | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Houston, TX | Greater houston region - af63 | $50,000 |
| Austin County Fair | Bellville, TX | General fund | $36,220 |
| Young Life | Houston, TX | Northwest houston -tx48 | $20,000 |
| The Bluebonnet Society | Bellville, TX | General fund | $18,000 |
| Casa for Kids of South Central Texas | Brenham, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Dec My Room | Houston, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Focusing Families | Hempstead, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Tx High School Youth Rodeo Association | Center, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Canadian Volunteer Fire Department | Canadian, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Fritch Volunteer Fire Department | Fritch, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lefors Volunteer Fire Department | Lefors, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| My Faith Votes | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Serenity Retreat | Houston, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Wharton, TX | General fund | $3,000 |
| Austin County Youth Rodeo Association | Bellville, TX | General fund | $2,900 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Asso | San Angelo, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Thrsa Region V | Center, TX | Bailee byler memorial scholarship | $2,500 |
| Tx High School Youth Rodeo Association | Center, TX | Saddle sponsor | $2,100 |
| Thrsa Region Vii | East Bernard, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Tp USA Turning Poing USA | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $2,000 |
| Youth Rodeo Association | Bellville, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bellville Ffa Alumni | Bellville, TX | General fund | $1,500 |
| Bellville Lions Club | Bellville, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Albert Lea, MN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Texas Youth Rodeo Association | Hempstead, TX | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Uvalde County Jr Livestock Show | Uvalde, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bandera Fire and Rescue | Bandera, TX | General fund | $500 |
| Burleson County Saddle Club | Caldwell, TX | General fund | $500 |
| Mindy Moses Memorial Fund | Bellville, TX | General fund | $500 |
| Orange County Livestock Show Association | Vidor, TX | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,543,107 | 47 |
| 2023 | $6,651,228 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105960
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3634317
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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