J S Bridwell Foundation
The J S Bridwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita Falls, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with examples supporting education, community facilities, health care, social services, and cultural programming.
J S Bridwell Foundation at a glance
In short: J S Bridwell Foundation gave $3.0M across 92 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,995,501
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 92
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,560
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,305,893
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (12 of 80, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J S Bridwell 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: 807 8Th Street 2Nd Floor, Wichita Falls, TX 76301-3365
Phone: (940) 322-4436
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J S Bridwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midwestern State University ($1.1M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
406 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 371 grants of 406 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the filing also lists Oklahoma and Florida at 0% each. Many of the listed Texas recipients are in Wichita Falls.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J S Bridwell Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 80 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2022) to $4.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 92 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | Military Education Center | $1,000,000 |
| YMCA Wichita Falls, TX | McCoy Aquatics Center | $333,334 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbuck, TX | Davis College Of Agricultural Science | $200,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Wichita Falls, TX | WFACR Operational Endowment | $166,667 |
| First Christian Church Wichita Falls, TX | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| United Regional Health Care Foundation Wichita Falls, TX | Stealth Station | $100,000 |
| Camp Fire Council of North Texas Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $50,000 |
| Peyton's Project Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizens Services of North Texas Wichita Falls, TX | Meals on Wheels | $30,000 |
| Christ Counseling Ministries Wichita Falls, TX | Operating Budget | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,305,893 | $2,611,084 | $3,347,925 | $2,995,501 | 92 | $3,109,851 | $2,406,460 | $3,038,485 |
| 2024 | $20,058,550 | $3,953,288 | $4,729,367 | $4,375,290 | 92 | $4,474,040 | $3,750,361 | $2,962,764 |
| 2023 | $20,875,160 | $4,031,337 | $4,965,722 | $4,609,333 | 88 | $4,707,333 | $3,828,144 | $2,807,411 |
| 2022 | $21,769,014 | $1,195,975 | $2,141,661 | $1,807,900 | 49 | $1,905,900 | $1,055,030 | $2,902,996 |
| 2021 | $22,737,442 | $3,564,971 | $2,791,776 | $2,433,568 | 85 | $2,531,068 | $3,352,611 | $2,884,505 |
| 2020 | $21,941,504 | $1,622,580 | $4,474,137 | $4,152,560 | 87 | — | $1,417,730 | $2,427,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J S Bridwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, United Regional Health Care Foundation says its mission is to strengthen the community through support of the United Regional Health Care System, focusing on individual health and well-being. The Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra says it promotes symphonic music to enrich, educate, and entertain audiences in the Texoma community, including through concerts and educational programs. Rathgeber Hospitality House describes its mission as providing a safe, affordable home-away-from-home for families of patients receiving care in Wichita Falls.
Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve hunger relief, support for older adults and people with disabilities, home repair for elderly or disabled homeowners, and downtown development. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 92 grants totaling $2,995,501. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to Midwestern State University for a Military Education Center; $333,334 to YMCA for the McCoy Aquatics Center; $200,000 to Texas Tech University for the Davis College of Agricultural Science; and $166,667 to Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation for the WFACR Operational Endowment. Other notable awards were $125,000 to First Christian Church for a capital campaign and $100,000 to United Regional Health Care Foundation for a Stealth Station.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mac W Cannedy Jr as President/Treasurer, Thomas E Knight as Secretary, and Bobby Henry and Terry M Walker as directors.
J S Bridwell Foundation is led by Mac W Cannedy Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mac W Cannedy Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Bobby Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Terry M Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Thomas E Knight
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Mac W Cannedy Jr (President/Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J S Bridwell Foundation
How much does J S Bridwell Foundation give each year?
J S Bridwell Foundation gave $3.0M across 92 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.4M across 92 grants.
What is J S Bridwell Foundation's typical grant size?
J S Bridwell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $32,560, across 92 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J S Bridwell Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does J S Bridwell Foundation give grants?
J S Bridwell Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita Falls, TX (69 grants), Irving, TX (2 grants), Archer City, TX (2 grants) and Henrietta, TX (2 grants).
Does J S Bridwell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 42% of J S Bridwell Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 92) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are J S Bridwell Foundation's largest grantees?
J S Bridwell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Midwestern State University ($1,059,000 across 6 grants), YMCA ($333,334) and Texas Tech University ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J S Bridwell Foundation?
J S Bridwell Foundation reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J S Bridwell Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J S Bridwell 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 J S Bridwell Foundation's EIN?
J S Bridwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6032988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J S Bridwell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). J S Bridwell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-s-bridwell-foundation-morg_9f769d092ab440009db4cc71ac717983
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