Bnsf Railway Foundation
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 26-1635887 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$7M
Organizations funded993
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$23M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $620 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MANAGER BNSF RAILWAY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2301 LOU MENK DRIVE, FORT WORTH TX 76131 |
| BNSFFOUNDATION@BNSF.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT |
| Deadlines | SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT |
| Restrictions | SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT |
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
58% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Historical Society | Helena, MT | Cultural | $500,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| National Juneteenth Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $400,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Civic | $200,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Arlington, TX | Cultural | $200,000 |
| National Ffa Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $102,500 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Civic | $100,000 |
| North Dakota State University Development Fdn | Fargo, ND | Education | $100,000 |
| U W Daniel J Evans Grad School of Public Affair | Seattle, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant Co | Fort Worth, TX | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Hurst, TX | Youth | $100,000 |
| Yellowstone Ice Foundation | Billings, MT | Youth | $100,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | Education | $75,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $70,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant Co | Fort Worth, TX | United way/red cross | $62,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | Education | $58,000 |
| Transform 1012 N Main Street | Fort Worth, TX | Civic | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Fort Worth, TX | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| The Community Fdn of the Texas Hill Country Inc | Kerrville, TX | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Lifepoint Fellowship Church of Haslet | Haslet, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $37,631 |
| Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Civic | $33,333 |
| Omaha Childrens Museum Inc | Omaha, NE | Cultural | $30,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | United way/red cross | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | United way/red cross | $30,000 |
| United Way of Knox County Inc | Galesburg, IL | United way/red cross | $30,000 |
| City of Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Youth | $30,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | Columbia Falls, MT | Cultural | $26,000 |
| Fort Worth Bible Church | Fort Worth, TX | Civic | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $25,000 |
| National Childrens Museum | Washington, DC | Cultural | $25,000 |
| Texas Future Farmers of America Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| Exp | Carson, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Cradle to Career | Fort Worth, TX | Health & human services | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | United way/red cross | $25,000 |
| United Way of Kaw Valley | Topeka, KS | United way/red cross | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | United way/red cross | $25,000 |
| United Way of Western Nebraska | Scottsbluff, NE | United way/red cross | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | Youth | $25,000 |
| Burton Adventist Academy | Arlington, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $24,100 |
| Christ the King Church and Early Learning Center | Topeka, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $23,930 |
| United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | Lincoln, NE | United way/red cross | $22,000 |
| Greater Topeka Partnership Foundation | Topeka, KS | Civic | $20,000 |
| The 100 Club of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Civic | $20,000 |
| University of Denver Trans Supply Chain Inst | Denver, CO | Education | $20,000 |
| Arizona State Railroad Museum Foundation | Williams, AZ | Matching gifts 1 | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Cornhusker Council | Walton, NE | Matching gifts 1 | $20,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Ft Worth Advancement Fdn | Fort Worth, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $20,000 |
| Engage Hope Ministries | Plano, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $20,000 |
| Father Mccartan Memorial School Foundation | Marceline, MO | Matching gifts 1 | $20,000 |
| Nation Fdn of Enrich for the Art Human & Edu Inc | Chesterton, IL | Matching gifts 1 | $20,000 |
| Railroad Agricultural & Industrial Learn Soc Inc | Menifee, CA | Matching gifts 1 | $20,000 |
| Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish | Roanoke, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $20,000 |
| Boys Club of Cicero | Cicero, IL | Youth | $20,000 |
| Emporia State University Foundation | Emporia, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $19,844 |
| Crohns & Colitis Fdn Northern Txok Chapter | Dallas, TX | Health & human services | $18,500 |
| Western Hills Baptist Church | Topeka, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $18,000 |
| Keystone Church | Keller, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $17,500 |
| Western Hills Baptist Church | Topeka, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $16,500 |
| The Gathering Baptist Church | Blue Springs, MO | Matching gifts 1 | $16,365 |
Showing the 60 largest of 993 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Historical Society | Helena, MT | Cultural | $500,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Civic | $200,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Civic | $200,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Civic | $200,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Civic | $200,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Arlington, TX | Cultural | $200,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Arlington, TX | Cultural | $200,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Arlington, TX | Cultural | $200,000 |
| North Dakota State University Development Fdn | Fargo, ND | Education | $100,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant Co | Fort Worth, TX | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| U W Daniel J Evans Grad School of Public Affair | Seattle, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| U W Daniel J Evans Grad School of Public Affair | Seattle, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| U W Daniel J Evans Grad School of Public Affair | Seattle, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| U W Daniel J Evans Grad School of Public Affair | Seattle, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Education | $100,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | Education | $75,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | Education | $75,000 |
| Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Civic | $33,333 |
| Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Civic | $33,333 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $25,000 |
| University of Denver Trans Supply Chain Inst | Denver, CO | Education | $20,000 |
| University of Denver Trans Supply Chain Inst | Denver, CO | Education | $20,000 |
| University of Denver Trans Supply Chain Inst | Denver, CO | Education | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Gunter Library and Museum | Gunter, TX | Cultural | $16,200 |
| Friends of the Gunter Library and Museum | Gunter, TX | Cultural | $16,200 |
| Friends of the Gunter Library and Museum | Gunter, TX | Cultural | $16,200 |
| Central Kansas Community Foundation | Augusta, KS | Civic | $10,000 |
| Central Kansas Community Foundation | Augusta, KS | Civic | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Civic | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Civic | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Civic | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Civic | $10,000 |
| Greater Topeka Partnership Foundation | Topeka, KS | Civic | $10,000 |
| Greater Topeka Partnership Foundation | Topeka, KS | Civic | $10,000 |
| Greater Topeka Partnership Foundation | Topeka, KS | Civic | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,992,189 | 1,031 |
| 2024 | $6,078,630 | 944 |
| 2023 | $9,649,531 | 1,605 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349102117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1635887
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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