Private foundation · Conroe, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sgl Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $500 (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 37 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $274,817
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275K | $500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $460K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $386K | $150K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- James P Dossey · Conroe · (281) 362-9909
- What to send
- Fill in application which can be obtained from the sources listed above
- Limits
- Grants are focused on needy individuals or organizations located in montogomery and harris counties, texas
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jay Richard Ray IIPresident and treasurer
- Carissa Syd RayVice president and secreta
- Rylie Hope RayDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support local programs (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10 | Knoxville, Knox County | Support local programs | $500 |