The Biedenharn Foundation
Historical FunderAledo, Texas · EIN 72-1052971 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | REINA WALKER BAILEY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 104, ALEDO TX 76008 |
| Phone | 8175222226 |
| REINAWALKER@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | COPY OF 501 (C) LETTER AND RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| 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
92% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier Parish Schools | Bossier City, LA | Educational | $60,000 |
| Bull Buteau Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $40,020 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $31,300 |
| Kelly Mcgimsey Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chileno Bay Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Community Renewal International | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Gingerbread House | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Holy Angels | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Pet Savers | Spokane Valley, WA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Fb Church School | Shreveport, LA | Educational | $13,500 |
| American Share | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cada | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Providence House | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| South Highland Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Education | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aledo Education Foundation | Aledo, TX | Educational | $5,125 |
| Big Cypress | Ochopee, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Foster the Mind | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Plant a Seed | Bossier City, LA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Breathe Togeter Foundation | Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,703 |
| Wtl Ministries | Pella, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kiss the Ground | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,596 |
| Valley Christian Schools | San Jose, CA | Education | $1,071 |
| Alzeimers Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable | $410 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364,225 | 26 |
| 2024 | $353,640 | 26 |
| 2023 | $350,054 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622179349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1052971
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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