Behmann Brothers Foundation
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
78
-2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-19.6% YoY
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
Cities
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
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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