The Buddy Bostick Foundation
Historical FunderWaco, Texas · EIN 81-0823336 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$494K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$3,200
Total assets$13.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $11,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PATRICIA GOHLKE |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W STATE HIGHWAY 6 SUITE 210, WACO TX 76712 |
| Phone | 2547415990 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER FROM THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION STATING THE NEED, PLANNED USE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUIRED. THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD INCLUDE A COPY OF THEIR TAX DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND A COPY OF THEIR MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | 1) ORGANIZATION MUST BE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER CODE SEC 501(C)(3) |
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
28% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Scholarship | $86,000 |
| Waco Family Medicine | Waco, TX | Scholarship | $52,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| Mclennan Community College | Waco, TX | Scholarship | $27,822 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Scholarship | $27,550 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $24,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Scholarship | $21,250 |
| Texas Tech University of Veterinary Medicine | Amarillo, TX | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| Happy Hill Farm | Granbury, TX | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| West Texas a & M University | Canyon, TX | Scholarship | $11,750 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| Angelo State University | San Angelo, TX | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Tstc Scholarship Fund | Waco, TX | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Texas State Technical College Waco | Waco, TX | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hill College Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Texas Tech University Hsc | Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Austin Community College | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $3,200 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Hill College | Hillsboro, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Texas A&m University Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Arkansas Community College | Batesville, AR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| St Mary's University | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| South Texas College of Law | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Texas A&m University Commerce | Commerce, TX | Aviation department support | $2,000 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Texas A&m University Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Louisiana | Monroe, LA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia, MO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Texas Hsc at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ut Health San Antonio School of Nursing | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Amerian Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staton Island, NY | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Manna University | Fayetteville, NC | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Texas A&m University Galveston | Galveston, TX | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $900 |
| Clarendon College | Clarendon, TX | Scholarship | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $494,472 | 50 |
| 2023 | $419,613 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349101422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0823336
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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