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J S Bridwell Foundation

Wichita Falls, Texas  ·  EIN 756032988  ·  Private foundation

J S Bridwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita Falls, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.2M in grants paid and $21.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 316 individual grants from this funder — $14.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.9M
Total assets
316
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What J S Bridwell Foundation funds

J S Bridwell Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, veterans.

childrenfoster youthveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for J S Bridwell Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wichita Falls Isd
Pledge - Auditorium
Wichita Falls, TX$2.0M2023
Wichita Falls Isd
Pledge
Wichita Falls, TX$1.0M2023
Wichita Falls Isd
Pledge
Wichita Falls, TX$1.0M2022
Midwestern State University
Military Education
Wichita Falls, TX$1.0M2024
Southern Methodist University
Bridwell Library Renovations
Dallas, TX$1.0M2020
Midwestern State University
Bridwell Activities Center
Wichita Falls, TX$1.0M2020
Hospice of Wichita Falls
Capital Campaign
Wichita Falls, TX$750K2020
Presbyterian Manor
Remodel
Wichita Falls, TX$500K2024
River Bend Nature Center
Repairs
Wichita Falls, TX$500K2024
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls
Capital Improvements
Wichita Falls, TX$500K2023
YMCA
McCoy Aquatics Center
Wichita Falls, TX$333K2024
Hospice of Wichita Falls Co
Capital Project
Wichita Falls, TX$250K2024
United Regional Health Care Foundation
CT Machine
Wichita Falls, TX$250K2024
United Regional Health Care Foundation
H.O.P.E. Capital Campaign
Wichita Falls, TX$250K2022
City of Wichita Falls
Lake Wichita Boardwalk
Wichita Falls, TX$200K2020

J S Bridwell Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.2M
2022$1.8M
2023$4.6M
2024$4.4M

How to apply for funding from J S Bridwell Foundation

J S Bridwell Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about J S Bridwell Foundation

Does J S Bridwell Foundation accept grant applications?
J S Bridwell Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does J S Bridwell Foundation fund?
J S Bridwell Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Wichita Falls Isd, Wichita Falls Isd, Wichita Falls Isd. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does J S Bridwell Foundation give in grants?
J S Bridwell Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.9M over 316 grants.
Where is J S Bridwell Foundation located?
J S Bridwell Foundation is based in Wichita Falls, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 756032988.
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About this profile. This page is built from J S Bridwell Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with J S Bridwell Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.