The Bamberger Foundation
Historical FunderJohnson City, Texas · EIN 74-2729929 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $8,015.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | The Bamberger Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | P O Box 1917, Johnson City TX 78636 |
| Phone | 8303301018 |
| selah.brp@gmail. com | |
| Form and materials | Submit a letter or email outlining the objectives of the project or program budget of time and costs and details of who will direct and carry out the project or program as well as all contact information including mailing address physical address and telephone numbers. |
| Deadlines | 11 30 2026 |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited. For most organizations the limit is 10,000. For schools the limit is 30,000. Grants are awarded primarily for educational projects in the fields of conservation and environmental protections. Grants are also awarded to emergency service providers and for disaster relief and assistance. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gathering Place | San Antonio, TX | Education and Field Trips | $19,060 |
| Heritage Elementary School | San Antonio, TX | Children Education and Field Trips | $15,810 |
| TriPoint Academy | San Antonio, TX | Education and Field Trips | $12,656 |
| Julian C Gallardo Elementary School | San Antonio, TX | Education Assistance | $8,015 |
| Pearce Elementary School | San Antonio, TX | Education and Field Trips | $8,015 |
| Freedom Elementary School | San Antonio, TX | Education and Science Field Trips | $8,015 |
| Candlewood Elementary School | San Antonio, TX | Education Assistance | $7,510 |
| The Twin Sisters Dance Hall | Blanco, TX | Historic Preservation | $5,000 |
| Lochte Feed General Store | Fredericksburg, TX | Disaster Assistance Recovery of Crabapple Fire | $5,000 |
| Charles August Elementary | San Antonio, TX | Education and Field Trips | $4,760 |
| Blanco County Emergency Serv | Blanco, TX | Education and Training | $2,000 |
| Blanco Co Youth Council | Blanco, TX | Educaiton | $1,500 |
| Stonewall Volunteer Fire Dept | Stonewall, TX | Education and Training | $1,000 |
| North Blanco County EMS | Johnson City, TX | Education and Training | $1,000 |
| Round Mountain Vol Fire Dept | Round Mountain, TX | Education and Training | $1,000 |
| Johnson City Vol Fire Dept | Johnson City, TX | Education and Training | $1,000 |
| Friends of Johnson City Library | Johnson City, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of Blanco Library | Blanco, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| Highland Lakes Master Naturalist | Burnet, TX | Support 2025 training class and education. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,341 | 21 |
| 2023 | $79,397 | 19 |
| 2022 | $74,425 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601149349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2729929
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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