Bisd Education Foundation
Generates and distributes resources to brenham isd to enrich and expand programs needed to meet the district's stated mission of excellence in education.
Bisd Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Bisd Education Foundation gave $148K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,003
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $74,002
- Median grant
- $74,002
- Total assets
- $85,004
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bisd Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brenham Independent School Disctrict ($148K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brenham Independent School Disctrict Brenham, TX | Mini Grants | $141,000 |
| Brenham Independent School Disctrict Brenham, TX | To Provide Funds for Various Projects | $7,003 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,004 | $169,484 | $150,332 | $148,003 | 2 | $1,731 |
| 2023 | $65,468 | $111,879 | $145,962 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $99,551 | $86,852 | $122,367 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $135,066 | $102,780 | $109,134 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $141,420 | $133,590 | $86,210 | — | — | — |
About Bisd Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bisd Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brenham, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $148K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bisd Education Foundation is led by Kyle Merten, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Merten
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Jasinski
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Brinkmeyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mallory Ehlert
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Lange
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Burch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Wellmann
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Ehlert
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Trahan
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Prihoda
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genna Lechler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Joel Romo (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kurt Alfred (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Wende Ragonis (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Courtney Mason (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jon Hill (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kevin Mutscher (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Weatherby (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michele Kwiatkowski (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bisd Education Foundation
How much does Bisd Education Foundation give each year?
Bisd Education Foundation gave $148K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bisd Education Foundation?
Bisd Education Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $169K.
What is Bisd Education Foundation?
Bisd Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brenham, TX. It holds $85K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bisd Education Foundation operate?
Bisd Education Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Bisd Education Foundation's EIN?
Bisd Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0400404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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