Bull Foundation
Bull Foundation is a private foundation based in Riviera, Texas (EIN 27-1494865). In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $156,146 through 10 grants, all to recipients in Texas.
Bull Foundation at a glance
In short: Bull Foundation gave $156K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,146
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,615
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $2,501,506
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bull Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 235, Riviera, TX 78379
Phone: (361) 522-3191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bull Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kleberg-Kenedy Co Jr Livestock SSHOW Assn ($122K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 42 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bull Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2018) to $156K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kleberg-Kenedy Co Jr Livestock SSHOW Assn Kingsville, TX | Scholarships | $122,399 |
| Brooks County Fair Assn Falfurrias, TX | Scholarships | $12,797 |
| South Texas Charity Weekend Kingsville, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Kingsville, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kingsville Rodeo Club Kingsville, TX | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Resource Center Kingsville, TX | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Riviera ISD Riviera, TX | Student Club Activities | $1,300 |
| Epiphany Montessori School Kingsville, TX | General Operations | $1,150 |
| The Dream Come True Foundation Kingsville, TX | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Alice Little Miss Kickball Alice, TX | Sponsor Team | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reported 10 grants; the 2023 filing reported 7, and the 2022 filing reported 10.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,501,506 | $179,728 | $182,556 | $156,146 | 10 | $156,146 | $77,656 | $129,182 |
| 2023 | — | $66,997 | $3,240 | $150,750 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,301,488 | $84,885 | $1,350 | $155,010 | 10 | — | $31,644 | — |
| 2021 | $3,208,163 | $43,663 | $1,618 | $147,285 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,956,060 | $64,880 | — | $141,040 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $2,433,687 | $27,827 | — | $129,750 | 9 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bull Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships, general operations, student club activities, and team sponsorship. One recipient, South Texas Charity Weekend Inc., describes its own mission as fundraising to support local state-funded educational institutions and other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $156,146. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $122,399, with a median of $3,500.
The largest grants were $122,399 to Kleberg-Kenedy Co Jr Livestock for scholarships and $12,797 to Brooks County Fair Assn for scholarships. Other grants included $5,000 each to South Texas Charity Weekend and King Ranch Institute for general operations, and $4,000 to Friends of Kingsville Rodeo Club for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Bull as president and director.
Bull Foundation is led by Linda Bull, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2018) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Bull
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dillard Bull (2023) — Director
- Former: Burt Bull (2018–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Bull Foundation
How much does Bull Foundation give each year?
Bull Foundation gave $156K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 7 grants.
What is Bull Foundation's typical grant size?
Bull Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $15,615, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bull Foundation give grants?
Bull Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kingsville, TX (7 grants).
Does Bull Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Bull Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bull Foundation's largest grantees?
Bull Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kleberg-Kenedy Co Jr Livestock SSHOW Assn ($122,399), Brooks County Fair Assn ($12,797) and South Texas Charity Weekend ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bull Foundation?
Bull Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bull Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships, general operations, student club activities, and team sponsorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bull Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bull Foundation's EIN?
Bull Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1494865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Bull Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Bull Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bull-foundation-morg_306469a51c0f4b85bea48f968613c25c
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