J S Bridwell Foundation
Invitation OnlyWichita Falls, Texas · EIN 75-6032988 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded92
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$66.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | Military Education Center | $1,000,000 |
| YMCA | Wichita Falls, TX | McCoy Aquatics Center | $333,334 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbuck, TX | Davis College Of Agricultural Science | $200,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | WFACR Operational Endowment | $166,667 |
| First Christian Church | Wichita Falls, TX | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| United Regional Health Care Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | Stealth Station | $100,000 |
| Camp Fire Council of North Texas | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $50,000 |
| Peyton's Project | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizens Services of North Texas | Wichita Falls, TX | Meals on Wheels | $30,000 |
| Christ Counseling Ministries | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Downtown Wichita Falls Development Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Rathgeber Hospitality House | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | Wichita Falls, TX | Good Buy Hunger Program | $25,000 |
| Wichita Falls Faith MissionFaith Refuge | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Kemp Center | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Irving, TX | Dancing for the Stars | $20,000 |
| Chesterson Academy | Wichita Falls, TX | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Christmas in Action | Wichita Falls, TX | Various Projects | $20,000 |
| Hands to Hands Community Fund | Wichita Falls, TX | Community Fund | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach Services | Wichita Falls, TX | Rent Assistance Payments | $20,000 |
| Patsy's House | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| PETS Clinic | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| Vernon College | Wichita Falls, TX | New Beginnings Program | $20,000 |
| Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Concert Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | Museum | $18,000 |
| All Hands Cultural Cmnty Ctr | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Irving, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burkburnett | Burkburnett, TX | Summer Day Camp | $15,000 |
| Child Care Partners | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| First Step Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Museum of North Texas History | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Southern Grit Advocacy | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Straight Street | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| United Regional Health Care Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | Heart of the Community | $15,000 |
| Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts & Culture | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Wild Bird Rescue | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | Cafe Con Leche | $14,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | Nonprofit Center | $13,500 |
| North Texas Area United Way | Wichita Falls, TX | Programs | $13,500 |
| Zavala Hispanic Culture Initiative | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $13,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Northwest TX Council | Wichita Falls, TX | Camp Perkins and Operating Budget | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross Center | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Archer City Writers Workshop | Archer City, TX | Purchase of Booked up | $10,000 |
| Assoc of TX Soil & Water Conservation | Archer City, TX | Archer Co. Soil and Water | $10,000 |
| Band Orchestra Parents Association Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls, TX | Band Trip | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Educational Navigation | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Clay County Historical Society | Henrietta, TX | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Clay County Senior Citizens | Henrietta, TX | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Country Club Neighbors Association | Wichita Falls, TX | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Friendly Door Senior Citizens | Iowa Park, TX | Freezer | $10,000 |
| Holliday Educational Fund | Holliday, TX | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Home For Freedom | Wichita Falls, TX | Tiny Homes | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Wichita County | Wichita Falls, TX | Concert Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Inheritance Adoptions | Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls, TX | Community Plan | $10,000 |
| New Horizons | Abilene, TX | Therapeutic Treatment | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home | Austin, TX | Foster Care & Adoption - WF | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 92 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,995,501 | 92 |
| 2024 | $4,375,290 | 92 |
| 2023 | $4,609,333 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349101607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6032988
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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