William A Brookshire Foundation
Invitation OnlyLakeway, Texas · EIN 76-0594307 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $340,000 and $2,200,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Engineering & Future Scholars scholarships, Veterans Law Clinic, and WAB Military Museum Endowment | $3,025,000 |
| University of Houston Foundation | Houston, TX | Engineering & Houston Works Scholarships | $2,200,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundatio | Houston, TX | Student Scholarships | $1,050,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Engineering Scholarships and Veterans Law Clinic | $340,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($160,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,775,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $4,415,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $4,071,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102578
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0594307
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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