J S Bridwell Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Wichita Falls, TX EIN: 75-6032988 Website

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.

Key facts about J S Bridwell Foundation

EIN: 75-6032988
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $4,375,290
Grants made (2024): 92
Average grant: $47,558
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 21% first-time grantees (16 of 78, 2024)
Total assets: $20,058,550
Primary geography: Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: Applications are not accepted. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who J S Bridwell Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for J S Bridwell Foundation's 92 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita Falls, TX (65 grants), Henrietta, TX (4 grants), Vernon, TX (3 grants) and Archer City, TX (2 grants). 30% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (3 grants).

Is J S Bridwell Foundation open to new grantees?

21%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 16 of 78 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $66K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.

67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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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

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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 $4.4M (100%)

Florida $5K (0%)

Oklahoma $3K (0%)

Share of all 92 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Missouri Oklahoma Texas

Cities

Wichita FallsVernonHenriettaArcher CityIrvingFort WorthAbileneBurkburnettIowa ParkVegaAustinDuncanDallasHollisPetroliaRichardsonArlingtonGainesvilleOlneySeymour

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

401 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Midwestern State University ($1,089,500 across 6 grants), Presbyterian Manor ($500,000), River Bend Nature Center ($500,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX	Military Education	$1,000,000
Presbyterian Manor Wichita Falls, TX	Remodel	$500,000
River Bend Nature Center Wichita Falls, TX	Repairs	$500,000
YMCA Wichita Falls, TX	McCoy Aquatics Center	$333,334
Hospice of Wichita Falls Co Wichita Falls, TX	Capital Project	$250,000
United Regional Health Care Foundation Wichita Falls, TX	CT Machine	$250,000
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Wichita Falls, TX	Archer Co Museum & Arts Center Fd	$150,000
Archer Co Museum & Art Center Archer City, TX	Save the Jail	$100,000
Community Healthcare Center Wichita Falls, TX	Support Facility	$100,000
Camp Fire Council of North Texas Wichita Falls, TX	Operating Budget	$50,000

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

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?

Applications are not accepted. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

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.