Private foundation · EIN 43-6079817 · Dallas, Texas

Sidney W Sylvia N Souers Fdn

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $4.6M total, median $91K. 4% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$4.6M
Median grant
$91K
Stays in TX
4%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$81M

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
George Washington UniversityWashington, DCStroke and other research$932K
St Louis UniversitySt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$839K
Miami UniversityOxford, OHUnrestricted general$466K
Washington University in St LouisSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$350K
Barnes Jewish Hospital FoundationSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$350K
St Luke Episcopal Presbyterian HospitalChesterfield, MOUnrestricted general$234K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXUnrestricted general$141K
St Louis Children's HospitalSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$141K
United Cerebral Palsy Heartland AssnBallwin, MOUnrestricted general$141K
The Salvation ArmyLong Beach, CAUnrestricted general$141K
American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GAUnrestricted general$94K
Multiple Sclerosis SocietyDenver, COUnrestricted general$94K
Lindenwood UniversitySt Charles, MOUnrestricted general$91K
Westminster CollegeFulton, MOUnrestricted general$90K
Alzheimers Disease & Related DisordersChicago, ILUnrestricted general$70K
Missouri Baptist Healthcare FdnSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$56K
Lindenwood UniversitySt Charles, MOUnrestricted general$50K
American Kidney Fund IncRockville, MDUnrestricted general$47K
Shriners' Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLUnrestricted general$47K
Central Presbyterian ChurchClayton, MOUnrestricted general$47K
Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$47K
National Presbyterian Church IncWashington, DCUnrestricted general$47K
Missouri Botanical GardenSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$39K
US Naval Academy Foundation IncAnnapolis, MDUnrestricted general$24K
Sisters of St Joseph of CarondeletSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$24K

By state: Missouri 14 · District of Columbia 2 · Ohio 1 · Texas 1 · California 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Sidney W Sylvia N Souers Fdn is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sidney W Sylvia N Souers Fdn accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sidney W Sylvia N Souers Fdn give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.6M across 25 grants, a median of $91K.

Where does Sidney W Sylvia N Souers Fdn give?

Missouri (14 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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