Private foundation · EIN 76-0662291 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lydick Family Foundation

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: 34 grants paid, $89K total, median $1,000. 68% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$89K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in TX
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas, TXUnrestricted contribution$30K
Second Baptist ChurchHouston, TXUnrestricted contribution$22K
College of Biblical StudiesHouston, TXUnrestricted contribution$2,500
Branch to Hope Community CenterAledo, TXUnrestricted contribution$2,000
Christ Chapel Bible ChurchFort Worth, TXUnrestricted contribution$2,000
Search MinistriesEllicott City, MDUnrestricted contribution$2,000
Dan Coleman Memorial FundAustin, TXUnrestricted contribution$2,000
Cajun Navy ReliefHouston, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,500
Audobon SocietyFort Worth, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Bible Study FellowshipSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Billy Graham EvangelisticCharlotte, NCUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Coaches OutreachDallas, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Cru Bridges InternationalOrlando, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Dr Pepper MuseumPlano, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
FIRST Liberty MinistryPlano, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Health Tree FoundationDraper, UTUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Houston Christian BroadcastHouston, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Insight for LivingPlano, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Jews for JesusSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted contribution$1,000
MD Anderson Cancer CenterSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Ministry CatalystsFort Worth, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Newborns in NeedPfafftown, NCUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Pure and Simple MinistriesHouston, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Salvation ArmyHouston, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Semper Fi FundOceanside, CAUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Star of Hope MissionHouston, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
The Leadership InstituteSan Marcus, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Turning PointFullerton, CAUnrestricted contribution$1,000
Urban AlternativeDesoto, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000
St Jude HospitalMemphis, TNUnrestricted contribution$1,000

By state: Texas 23 · North Carolina 3 · California 3 · Maryland 1 · Utah 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Lydick Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of John Lee Lydick, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Lydick Family Foundation 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 Lydick Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $89K across 34 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Lydick Family Foundation give?

Texas (23 grants), North Carolina (3 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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