Behmann Brothers Foundation

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX EIN: 74-2146739 Website

Education Higher education Health Diseases and conditions Agriculture

The Behmann Brothers Foundation is a private foundation established in October 1979 and granted tax-exempt status in October 1980. Based in Corpus Christi, Texas, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic support across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.1M

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$397K

-21.6% YoY

Grant Count

-2.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-19.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Behmann Brothers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $443K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation was established by Herman and Arno Behmann, who were particularly fond of agricultural research and education. The foundation's primary areas of interest are:

Agricultural research and education
Schools
Youth groups
Healthcare
Service organizations

Grantmaking

The foundation made 75 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending June 2024), with a median grant size of $3,100 and a maximum grant of $36,000. Total distributions in the 2023 tax year were $414,000.

Grant Range

of $3,100 and a maximum grant of $36,000. Total distributions in the 2023 tax year were $414,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Corpus Christi, Texas area and the surrounding region, though it also supports statewide organizations such as Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $932K (100%)

Indiana $4K (0%)

States

Indiana Texas

Cities

AliceBastropBeevilleBishopCorpus ChrdistiCorpus ChristiFort WorthFt WorthFultonGeorge WestHoustonInglesideKingsvilleMathisOrange GroveRobstownRockportRoscoeSan AntonioSandia

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year 2024)

Total Assets: $8,075,501
Total Revenue: $453,011
Total Expenses: $503,485
Net Income: -$50,474
Total Liabilities: $2,044

Historical Assets (Fiscal Year 2023)

Total Assets: $9.7 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,077,545	$8,049,810	$6,308,137
Revenue	$453,011	$2,320,935	$671,763
Expenses	$503,485	$580,775	$435,088
Qualifying Distributions	$413,671	$525,483	$381,983
Net Investment Income	$364,518	$2,259,804	$618,841
Distributable Amount	$443,424	$371,080	$292,294

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Behmann Brothers Foundation

Foundation

Behmann Brothers Foundation Grant

BEHMANN BROTHERS FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service ($36,000), Texas A&m Agrilife Research ($30,000), Christus Spohn Health System Development Foundation ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE CO SR BETH WRIGHT SP ST MARYOFTHEWOODS, IN	DONATION	$1,000
ALLIE'S HAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE FORT WORTH, TX	DONATION	$16,000
OPERATION HOMEFRONT SAN ANTONIO, TX	BACK-TO-SCHOOL BRIGADE 2023 CORPUS CHRISTI	$1,000
COASTAL BEND COLLEGE FOUNDATION BEEVILLE, TX	BEHMANN BROTHERS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
BEEVILLE VINYARD BEEVILLE, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
CITIZENS PLANNING COMMITTEE BISHOP, TX	SOUP KITCHEN/WARMING-COOLING CENTER	$2,000
HUMANE SOCIETY OF ARANSAS PASS FULTON, TX	OUTDOOR DOG YARD IMPROVEMENT	$2,000
TRI COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC INGLESIDE, TX	EMS STATION 2	$3,500
SACRED HEART CHURCH MATHIS, TX	DONATION	$1,000
ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION SINTON, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board & Staff

Sherry M. Kosarek — President (20 hours/week, $24,000 compensation)
T. Mark Anderson — Vice President (5 hours/week, $300 compensation)
Willie J. Kosarek — Treasurer (5 hours/week, $300 compensation)
Nancy Kosarek Lindell — Secretary (5 hours/week, $300 compensation)
Daniel Bluntzer — Director (5 hours/week, $300 compensation)
Tristin Kosarek-Butler — Director (5 hours/week, no compensation)
Eric Bluntzer — Director (5 hours/week, no compensation)
Charles Kosarek — Past President (5 hours/week, $12,000 compensation)

The foundation has no full-time employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SHERRY M KOSAREK	PRESIDENT	20	$24,000
T MARK ANDERSON	VICE PRESIDENT	5	$300
WILLIE J KOSAREK	TREASURER	5	$300
NANCY KOSAREK LINDELL	SECRETARY	5	$300
DANIEL BLUNTZER	DIRECTOR	5	$300
TRISTIN KOSAREK-BUTLER	DIRECTOR	5	—
ERIC BLUNTZER	DIRECTOR	5	—
CHARLES KOSAREK	PAST PRESIDENT	5	$12,400

Contact Information

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 271486 Corpus Christi, Texas 78427-1486

Phone: (361) 438-4543

Email: info@behmannbrothersfoundation.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Higher education Health Diseases and conditions Agriculture

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Behmann Brothers Foundation fund?

The foundation was established by Herman and Arno Behmann, who were particularly fond of agricultural research and education. The foundation's primary areas of interest are: • Agricultural research and education • Schools • Youth groups • Healthcare • Service organizations

How do I apply for a grant from Behmann Brothers Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Scale** The foundation made 75 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending June 2024), with a median grant size of $3,100 and a maximum grant of $36,000. Total distributions in the 2023 tax year were $414,000. **Recent Grants (Fiscal Year 2024)** • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation: $20,000 (2023-2024 Annual Scholarships, Behmann Brothers Foundation Endowed Scholarship) • Allies Haven Animal Rescue: $16,000 (Donation) • Corpus Christi Metro Ministries: $10,500 (Technology…

Where does Behmann Brothers Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Behmann Brothers Foundation award?

In 2024, Behmann Brothers Foundation awarded 78 grants totaling $397K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Behmann Brothers Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Behmann Brothers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $443K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.