Bearden Foundation
Historical FunderSugarland, Texas · EIN 26-3710470 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM HALL |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 HULL LANE, SUGAR LAND TX 77498 |
| Phone | 2815684185 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: (1) A SUMMARY IN ESSAY FORM, OF HIS OR HER REASONS FOR, AND OBJECTIVES WHILE, ATTENDING THE PARTICULAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. (2) A SUMMARY OF HIS OR HER ANTICIPATED INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR THE SCHOLARSHIP IS REQUESTED. (3) TWO WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INSTRUCTORS NOT RELATED TO THE APPLICANT. (4) PROVIDE A LIST OF HIS OR HER EXTRACURRICULAR, CIVIC, VOLUNTEER, AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE. |
| Deadlines | JUNE 30TH OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | MINIMUM GPA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp for All | Houston, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation | Austin, TX | Donation | $12,000 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $9,750 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Uh Army Rotc | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Houston - Clear Lake | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Scholarship | $5,250 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Texas A&m University - Galveston | Galveston, TX | Scholarship | $3,250 |
| University of Houston - Victoria | Victoria, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Prarie View, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Be a Blake Foundation | Houston, TX | Donation | $2,750 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Beloved and Beyond | Rosebud, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Houston Apartment Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Houston, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $2,500 |
| Austin Community College | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife | Dallas, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $750 |
| Edwards Plateau Prescribed Burn Assn | Sonora, TX | Donation | $430 |
| Cedar Hills Outfitters LLC | Sealy, TX | Donation | $250 |
| Rocksprings Edwards County Vfd | Rocksprings, TX | Donation | $250 |
| Edwards County Ems | Rocksprings, TX | Donation | $200 |
| Sutton County Health Foundation | Sonora, TX | Donation | $100 |
| Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans Inc | Rockport, TX | Donation | $100 |
| Benjamin Volunteer Fire Department | Benjamin, TX | Donation | $100 |
| Lamar Volunteer Fire Department | Rockport, TX | Donation | $50 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($6,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,480 | 35 |
| 2023 | $119,443 | 17 |
| 2022 | $139,954 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612589349101361
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3710470
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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