Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation
Historical FunderNacogdoches, Texas · EIN 75-2717755 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$36.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $30,608.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WANDA RUSSELL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 635001, NACOGDOCHES TX 75963 |
| Phone | 9365648378 |
| Form and materials | NO SET FORMAT REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libertlooneyville Volunteer Fire Department | Cushing, TX | Radios | $250,000 |
| The Village Nac | Nacogdoches, TX | Bath/Laundry house renovation | $200,000 |
| Nacogoches Law Enforcement Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $144,795 |
| Nacogdoches Isd Education Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarships | $110,000 |
| Nacogdoches Boys Youth Baseball Association | Nacodoches, TX | Field restoration | $109,365 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Tx | Nacogdoches, TX | Air conditioner replacement | $100,000 |
| Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office | Nacogdoches, TX | 2 ford F-150 police package | $80,431 |
| Nacogdoches County Hospital District | Nacogdoches, TX | Radio equipment upgrade | $51,077 |
| Friends of Historic Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches, TX | Robertson photo etx research center | $50,000 |
| Glory Gang Ministries | Nacogdoches, TX | Bus ministries | $50,000 |
| Love Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | Shared table program | $50,000 |
| Millard's Crossing | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $50,000 |
| Nacogdoches County Chamber Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | Building repairs | $45,551 |
| Nacogdoches Hero Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | VFW roof project | $34,677 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarships | $30,608 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Tx | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Nacogdoches County Youth Livestock Association | Nacogdoches, TX | Pineywoods fair jr steer show | $27,150 |
| The Helping House | Nacogdoches, TX | Fencing and locking system | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Nacogdoches County | Nacogdoches, TX | Sponsor "paws" banquet | $20,000 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Scholarships | $18,572 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | Scholarships | $17,448 |
| Christ Episcopal School | Nacogdoches, TX | Computer system upgrade | $15,000 |
| Fredonial Hill Baptist Academy | Nacogdoches, TX | Playground equipment | $15,000 |
| Regents Academy of Nacogdoches Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | Equipment | $15,000 |
| God's Open Door to Eternal Life Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | Awnings | $13,789 |
| Bridges International | Austin, TX | Annual crusade for christ | $10,000 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Christian Women's Job Corp | Nacogdoches, TX | Women's support program | $10,000 |
| First Christian Church | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| First Christian Church | Nacgodoches, TX | Furniture | $10,000 |
| Love Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Nacogdoches Hope Food Pantry | Nacogdoches, TX | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Nacogdoches Senior Center | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | Scholarship | $9,829 |
| Friends of Historic Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches, TX | Signage for downtown buildings | $9,500 |
| Nacogdoches County Youth Commercial Heifer Show | Garrison, TX | General purposes | $9,250 |
| Heartbeat Pregnancy Center | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $6,450 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX | Scholarships | $5,165 |
| East Texas Food Bank | Tyler, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Nac Foster Rescue | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Solid Foundation Association | Nacogdoches, TX | Gala sponsor | $5,000 |
| Azleway Children's Services | Nacogdoches, TX | Easter & christmas celebration | $4,000 |
| Community Rx | Nacogdoches, TX | Medication program | $4,000 |
| Stonewall Nac Community Center | Nacogdoches, TX | Coat project | $3,500 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Scholarships | $2,725 |
| Greater East Texas Community Action Program | Nacogdoches, TX | Project sos | $2,500 |
| The Village Nac | Nacogdoches, TX | Spring gala support | $2,500 |
| Angelina College | Lufkin, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Panola College | Carthage, TX | Scholarships | $1,508 |
| Concerned Black Men | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarship gala support | $1,400 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarships | $1,225 |
| Solid Foundation Association | Nacogdoches, TX | Car project | $1,000 |
| Central Texas College | Killeen, TX | Scholarships | $549 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarships | $486 |
| Lone Star College | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $52 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,726,102 | 58 |
| 2023 | $1,525,218 | 54 |
| 2022 | $1,744,354 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630239349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2717755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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