Foundation for TX Wildlife
The Texas wildlife association foundation, inc(TWAF) increases natural resource literacy and promotes conservation and educational programs that connect texans to the land.
Foundation for TX Wildlife at a glance
In short: Foundation for TX Wildlife gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,177,876
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,177,876
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,177,876
- Total assets
- $10,095,668
- +1.5% 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 Foundation for TX Wildlife funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildlife Association of Texas ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation for TX Wildlife gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Association of Texas New Braunfels, TX | Promote Wildlife Education | $1,177,876 |
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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 | $10,095,668 | $1,932,402 | $1,735,509 | $1,177,876 | 1 | $183,818 |
| 2023 | $9,949,284 | $2,139,979 | $1,637,491 | $1,382,570 | 1 | $231,586 |
| 2022 | $9,480,793 | $2,653,379 | $1,684,547 | $1,446,547 | 1 | $91,266 |
| 2021 | $9,227,773 | $3,958,644 | $1,683,244 | $1,381,098 | 1 | $55,059 |
| 2020 | $7,998,713 | $2,102,956 | $1,314,874 | $1,103,006 | 2 | $62,089 |
About Foundation for TX Wildlife
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for TX Wildlife is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Braunfels, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $184K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for TX Wildlife is led by Justin Dreibelbis, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Dreibelbis
CEO
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Curry
President
Trustee → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Timo Hixon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Simons
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jb Richter Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie V. Thurmond III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marko Barrett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Studer Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Anderson
Trustee
Vice President & Secretary → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Kyle Bass
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan King
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fay Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Biedenharn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Davidson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Vandiver
Vice President & Secretary
Trustee → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steve C. Lewis (2020–2023) — President Emeritus
- Former: J. Bryan King (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: R. David Yeates (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Bryan Pickens (2020) — Trustee
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 Foundation for TX Wildlife
How much does Foundation for TX Wildlife give each year?
Foundation for TX Wildlife gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation for TX Wildlife?
Foundation for TX Wildlife reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Foundation for TX Wildlife?
Foundation for TX Wildlife is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Braunfels, TX. It holds $10.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Foundation for TX Wildlife operate?
Foundation for TX Wildlife has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Foundation for TX Wildlife's EIN?
Foundation for TX Wildlife's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2605516. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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