Sessions Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-3846746
Foundation Overview
Based in Lubbock, TX, Sessions Family Foundation Inc has awarded 129 grants totaling $3,044,624 to organizations in Colorado, Texas and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $4,700 to $84,000, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 20 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
53% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Lubbock (90%), Fredricksburg (6%), Austin (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 259% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sessions Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Children & Family Services | $5,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Family Services | 2025 |
| Carillon Foundation | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Support For Retirement Community | 2025 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2025 |
| Community Health Center Of Lubbock | $5,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2025 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $25,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Christian Sports Ministry | 2025 |
| Gj Blackout | $75,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Youth Basketball Club | 2025 |
| Grand Valley Public Radio Co Inc | $15,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Educate And Improve Quailty Of Life | 2025 |
| Grand Valley Youth Cycling | $15,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Physical Education | 2025 |
| Greenwood Fine Arts Academy Inc | $84,000 | Greenwood, AR, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2025 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2025 |
| Lubbock Experience Inc | $5,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Cultivate And Champion Art | 2025 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | $25,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Land Perservation And Stewardship | 2025 |
| Post-graza Co Ems | $10,000 | Post, TX, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2025 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home & Serv | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Children Services | 2025 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Performances Arts & Art Workshops | 2025 |
| Roo Doo's Wildlife Park | $66,000 | Greenwood, AR, US | Wildlife Education | 2025 |
| South Plains Food Bank | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Feeding The Needy | 2025 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Education Support | 2025 |
| We Create Heart | $20,000 | Hotchkiss, CO, US | Cultivate And Champion Art | 2025 |
| Wisdom & Truth Classical Academy | $25,000 | Bentonville, AR, US | Religious Education | 2025 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2024 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2024 |
| Community Health Center Of Lubbock | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2024 |
| Lubbock Community Theater | $20,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2024 |
| Carillon Foundation | $30,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Carpeting Of Windsong Building | 2024 |
| Lubbock Entertainment Performing Ar | $20,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2024 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | $25,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Land Perservation And Stewardship | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts | $15,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Performances Arts & Art Workshops | 2024 |
| Grand Valley Youth Cycling | $10,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Physical Education | 2024 |
| Nourish Colorado | $40,000 | Denver, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2024 |
| Roo Doo's Wildlife Park | $55,000 | Greenwood, AR, US | Wildlife Education | 2024 |
| South Sebastian Co Boys & Girls Clu | $20,000 | Greenwood, AR, US | Youth Club | 2024 |
| Wisdom & Truth Classical Academy | $30,754 | Bentonville, AR, US | Religious Education | 2024 |
| Monarch 61 Project | $5,000 | Van Buren, AR, US | Empower Women Through Community/art | 2024 |
| Greenwood Fine Arts Academy Inc | $30,000 | Greenwood, AR, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2024 |
| The Learning Council | $40,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Support Alternative Education | 2024 |
| Lubbock Experience Inc | $5,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Cultivate And Champion Art | 2024 |
| Honor Veterans Now | $12,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Providing Meals To Veterans | 2024 |
| Unlimited Play Inc | $20,000 | St Peters, MO, US | Inclusive Playgrounds | 2024 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Family Services | 2024 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home & Serv | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Children Services | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of The Sw | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Family Support | 2024 |
| Manna Foodbank | $33,334 | Mills River, NC, US | Feed The Needy | 2024 |
| Mutual Aid Disaster Relief | $33,333 | Tampa, FL, US | Disaster Relief | 2024 |
| United Way Of Asheville & Buncombe | $33,333 | Asheville, NC, US | Disaster Relief | 2024 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2023 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $13,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2023 |
| Ballet Lubbock | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2023 |
| Community Health Center Of Lubbock | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2023 |
| Lubbock Community Theater | $20,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2023 |
| Carillon Foundation | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Carpeting Of Windsong Building | 2023 |
| Lubbock Entertainment Performing Ar | $15,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2023 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | $25,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Land Perservation And Stewardship | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Performances Arts & Art Workshops | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Library | $4,700 | Lubbock, TX, US | Reading Education | 2023 |
| Grand Valley Youth Cycling | $7,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Physical Education | 2023 |
| Nourish Colorado | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2023 |
| Roo Doo's Wildlife Park | $50,000 | Greenwood, AR, US | Wildlife Education | 2023 |
| South Sebastian Co Boys & Girls Clu | $50,000 | Greenwood, AR, US | Youth Club | 2023 |
| Wisdom & Truth Classical Academy | $80,000 | Bentonville, AR, US | Religious Education | 2023 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2022 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $13,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2022 |
| Ballet Lubbock | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Community Health Center Of Lubbock | $9,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2022 |
| Lubbock Community Theater | $30,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Alstrom Angels | $13,110 | Lubbock, TX, US | Alstrom Syndrome Research | 2022 |
| Carillon Foundation | $30,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Carpeting Of Windsong Building | 2022 |
| Honor Veterans Now | $10,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Providing Meals To Veterans | 2022 |
| Liberty Baptist Association | $80,000 | El Dorado, AR, US | Construction Of Dorm/meeting Space | 2022 |
| Lubbock Entertainment Performing Ar | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Land Perservation And Stewardship | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts | $15,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Performances Arts & Art Workshops | 2022 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2022 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $13,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2022 |
| Ballet Lubbock | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Community Health Center Of Lubbock | $9,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2022 |
| Lubbock Community Theater | $30,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Alstrom Angels | $13,110 | Lubbock, TX, US | Alstrom Syndrome Research | 2022 |
| Carillon Foundation | $30,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Carpeting Of Windsong Building | 2022 |
| Honor Veterans Now | $10,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Providing Meals To Veterans | 2022 |
| Liberty Baptist Association | $80,000 | El Dorado, AR, US | Construction Of Dorm/meeting Space | 2022 |
| Lubbock Entertainment Performing Ar | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Land Perservation And Stewardship | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts | $15,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Performances Arts & Art Workshops | 2022 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2022 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $13,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2022 |
| Ballet Lubbock | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Community Health Center Of Lubbock | $9,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2022 |
| Lubbock Community Theater | $30,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Alstrom Angels | $13,110 | Lubbock, TX, US | Alstrom Syndrome Research | 2022 |
| Carillon Foundation | $30,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Carpeting Of Windsong Building | 2022 |
| Honor Veterans Now | $10,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Providing Meals To Veterans | 2022 |
| Liberty Baptist Association | $80,000 | El Dorado, AR, US | Construction Of Dorm/meeting Space | 2022 |
| Lubbock Entertainment Performing Ar | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2022 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Land Perservation And Stewardship | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Arts | $15,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Performances Arts & Art Workshops | 2022 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $15,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2021 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2021 |
| Mt Zion Church Of S Sebastian Co | $80,296 | Greenwood, AR, US | Religious Contribution | 2021 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Cent | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Art Education | 2021 |
| Abilities Unlimited Of Fort Smith I | $10,000 | Van Buren, AR, US | Fund Community Impact Programs | 2021 |
| Ballet Lubbock | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2021 |
| Colorado Canyons Association | $30,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Fund Community Impact Programs | 2021 |
| Community Health Center Of Lubbock | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2021 |
| Lubbock Community Theater | $20,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2021 |
| Lubbock Meals On Wheels | $5,141 | Lubbock, TX, US | Meals For Elderly Homebound | 2021 |
| Lubbock Symphony Guild Inc | $7,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Art Education | 2021 |
| Gregory Kistler Treatment Center In | $20,000 | Fort Smith, AR, US | Supporting The Medical Community | 2021 |
| Van Buren School District Edu Found | $10,000 | Van Buren, AR, US | Education Programs | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $19,444 | Lubbock, TX, US | Child Mentoring And Support Network | 2020 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $15,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2020 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2020 |
| Lubbock Entertainment Performing Ar | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Arts Education | 2020 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | $38,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Land Preservation And Stewardship | 2020 |
| Mt Zion Church Of S Sebastian Co | $60,000 | Greenwood, AR, US | Religious Contribution | 2020 |
| Telluride Fire Festival | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Art Access | 2020 |
| Carillon Foundation | $47,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Windsong Dining Project | 2020 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Cent | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Art Education | 2020 |
| Alstrom Angels | $50,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Alstrom Syndrome Research | 2018 |
| American Windmill Museum | $9,223 | Lubbock, TX, US | Museum & Arts | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $15,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Child Mentoring And Support Network | 2018 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction | $20,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Feeding The Needy | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of West Texas | $40,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Fund Community Impact Programs | 2018 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | $12,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Arts Access | 2018 |
| Lubbock Entertainment Performing Ar | $50,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Performing Arts & Arts Education | 2018 |
| Mesa County Land Conservancy | $45,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Land Preservation And Stewardship | 2018 |
| American Windmill Museum | $39,924 | Lubbock, TX, US | Museum & Arts | 2017 |
| Lubbock Meals On Wheels | $53,888 | Lubbock, TX, US | Meals For Elderly Homebound | 2017 |
| South Plains Food Bank | $39,924 | Lubbock, TX, US | Food For The Poor And Homeless | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-3846746 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1401 AVENUE Q Lubbock, TX 79401-3819 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sessions Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & | Henry Alvin Sessions Iii |
|---|---|
| Non-voting D | Kerry Lynn Sessions |
| Secretary & | Alvin Elliott |
| Vice Pres & | Crystal Elliott |
Forms 990-PF
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