POTTS AND SIBLEY FOUNDATION
https://POTTSANDSIBLEYFOUNDATION.ORG
$46.5M
Total Assets (2025)
$1.7M
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$5.1M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
101
Grants on File
$48K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
ROBERT W BECHTEL
Phone
4326867051
Deadlines
THE GRANT COMMITTEE MEETS GENERALLY IN JANUARY AND JULY OF EACH YEAR.
How to Apply
THE REQUEST FOR FUNDS AFFIDAVIT AND GENERAL INFORMATION FOR GRANT APPLICANTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM: HTTPS://POTTSANDSIBLEYFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions
GRANTS GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF WEST TEXAS AND OTHER SPECIFIC PROGRAMS IN TEXAS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $28.1M | $2.1M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $32.4M | $1.1M | N/A |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $32.6M | $3.8M | 29 |
| 2024 | $1.7M | $44.7M | $6.7M | 32 |
| 2025 | $1.9M | $46.5M | $5.4M | 40 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 101 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$24K
Median
$40K
Average
$51K
75th Pctl
$70K
Maximum
$160K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT W BECHTEL | DIRECTOR/MANAGER | $218K |
| ALLEN G MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR | $210K |
| W BURGESS WADE | DIRECTOR | $140K |
| DENNIS RAMBO | COMMITTEE MEMBER | $1K |
| EILEEN PIWETZ | COMMITTEE MEMBER | $1K |
| STEPHEN JOHNSON | COMMITTEE MEMBER | $1K |
| SCOTT DAVIS | COMMITTEE MEMBER | $1K |
| CHERYL HIGHTOWER MD | COMMITTEE MEMBER | $1K |
| HIRAM SIBLEY | CHAIRMAN | — |
Grants Awarded (101 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIBLEY ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | MIDLAND, TX | $160,000 | NATURE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION | 2024 |
| SALVATION ARMY | MIDLAND, TX | $140,000 | OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| SIBLEY ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | NATURE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION | 2025 |
| MIDLAND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| MARATHON PUBLIC LIBRARY | MARATHON, TX | $120,000 | OPERATINGS | 2023 |
| SALVATION ARMY | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| SAFE PLACE | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2024 |
| WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| THE SPRINGBOARD CENTER | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| MIDLAND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES | MIDLAND, TX | $120,000 | OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| SALVATION ARMY | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| THE SPRINGBOARD CENTER | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| SIBLEY ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | NATURE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION | 2023 |
| WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| MIDLAND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| SAFE PLACE | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2023 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF TEXAS | MIDLAND, TX | $90,000 | ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF TEXAS | MIDLAND, TX | $90,000 | ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES | 2025 |
| LILAH SMITH SAFE PLACE | ODESSA, TX | $84,000 | OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| LILAH SMITH SAFE PLACE | ODESSA, TX | $80,000 | OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| SAFE PLACE | MIDLAND, TX | $80,000 | ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2025 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF TEXAS | MIDLAND, TX | $75,000 | ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES | 2023 |
| NORTHEAST MIDLAND CO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | MIDLAND, TX | $75,000 | OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| NORTHEAST MIDLAND CO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | MIDLAND, TX | $75,000 | OPERATIONS | 2025 |