J S Bridwell Foundation

WICHITA FALLS, TX EIN: 75-6032988

The J S Bridwell Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1949 and based in Wichita Falls, Texas. The foundation was established by Mr. Bridwell, a Wichita Falls oilman and rancher. It operates as an independent foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$20.1M

-3.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.4M

-5.1% YoY

Grant Count

+4.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$48K

-9.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J S Bridwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M 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 provides giving primarily for:

Arts
Health
Volunteer fire departments
Children and youth services
Social services
Human services

Grantmaking

Applications are not accepted.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation gives primarily in Texas, with emphasis on Wichita Falls. Funding also extends to Oklahoma and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $8.4M (100%)

Oklahoma $10K (0%)

Florida $5K (0%)

Missouri $5K (0%)

States

Florida Missouri Oklahoma Texas

Cities

AbileneArcher CityArlingtonAustinBurkburnettChashion CommunityDallasDuncanFort WorthGainesvilleHenriettaHollidayHollisIowa ParkIrvingKansas CityLubbockMontagueOlneyPetrolia

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $20,058,550
Total giving: $4,375,290
Total revenues: $3,953,288
Total expenses: $4,729,367
Investment income and dividends: $1,231,960
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $2,676,144

Staff: 0 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$20,058,550	$20,875,160	$21,769,014
Revenue	$3,953,288	$4,031,337	$1,195,975
Expenses	$4,729,367	$4,965,722	$2,141,661
Qualifying Distributions	$4,474,040	$4,707,333	$1,905,900
Net Investment Income	$3,750,361	$3,828,144	$1,055,030
Distributable Amount	$2,962,764	$2,807,411	$2,902,996

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

249 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Midwestern State University ($1,000,000), Hospice of Wichita Falls Co ($250,000), Archer Co Museum & Art Center ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
All Hands Cultural Cmnty Ctr Wichita Falls, TX	Operating Budget	$15,000
Alzheimers Association Wichita Falls, TX	Memory Walk	$7,500
American Red Cross Center Wichita Falls, TX	Operating Budget	$10,000
Archer Co Museum & Art Center Archer City, TX	Save the Jail	$100,000
Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Kemp Center Wichita Falls, TX	Cowboy True	$20,000
Assoc of TX Soil & Water Conservation Archer City, TX	Operating Budget	$10,000
Backdoor Theatre Wichita Falls, TX	Operating Budget	$10,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Irving, TX	Dancing for the Stars	$20,000
Boy Scouts of America Northwest TX Council Wichita Falls, TX	Americanism Luncheon	$12,000
Boys & Girls Club of Burkburnett Burkburnett, TX	Summer Day Camp	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustees include:

Mac W Cannedy Jr
Bobby Henry
Thomas E Knight

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Mac W Cannedy Jr	President/Treasurer	5	$30,000
Bobby Henry	Director	2	$30,000
Thomas E Knight	Secretary	2	$30,000
Terry M Walker	Director	2	$30,000

Contact Information

Address: 807 8th St, Floor 2, Wichita Falls, TX 76301-3352

Telephone: 940-322-4436

EIN: 75-6032988

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J S Bridwell Foundation fund?

The foundation provides giving primarily for: • Arts • Health • Volunteer fire departments • Children and youth services • Social services • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from J S Bridwell Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $500 to $2,000,000 • Made 87 grants in 2024 **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Presbyterian Manor: $500,000 (remodel) • Wichita Falls YMCA: $333,334 (McCoy Aquatics Center) • United Regional Health Care Foundation: $250,000 (CT Machine) **Application Process:** Applications are not accepted.

Where does J S Bridwell Foundation make grants?

The foundation gives primarily in Texas, with emphasis on Wichita Falls. Funding also extends to Oklahoma and Florida.

What size grants does J S Bridwell Foundation award?

In 2024, J S Bridwell Foundation awarded 92 grants totaling $4.4M — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is J S Bridwell Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, J S Bridwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.