J W Bagley Foundation
The J W Bagley Foundation is a private foundation based in Coppell, Texas. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $750,920, including general-support grants to universities, schools, and a Dallas-based organization whose mission is to transform the relationship between school and community.
J W Bagley Foundation at a glance
In short: J W Bagley Foundation gave $751K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $750,920
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,758
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,990
- Total assets
- $17,104,717
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J W Bagley 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: 348 Dogwood Trail, Coppell, TX 75019
Phone: (940) 390-6738
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J W Bagley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MSU Foundation ($128K). Together the top 10 received $511K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 110 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (49%), California (23%), Mississippi (17%), Illinois (4%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J W Bagley Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $666K (2020) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $751K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSU Foundation Mississippi State, MS | General Support | $128,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | General Support | $108,000 |
| TX Tech Scholarship Fund Lubbock, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| Austin College Sherman, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fordham University Boston, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame South Bend, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| United to Learn Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| CF Carr Elementary School Dallas, TX | General Support | $24,990 |
| Dunbar Learning Center Dallas, TX | General Support | $24,990 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,104,717 | $1,098,906 | $751,795 | $750,920 | 21 | $750,920 | $941,725 | $828,027 |
| 2023 | $16,368,675 | $762,891 | $851,990 | $850,920 | 23 | $850,920 | $944,705 | $783,290 |
| 2022 | $16,089,671 | $826,452 | $872,571 | $870,920 | 23 | $870,920 | $815,334 | $841,962 |
| 2021 | $19,110,086 | $801,707 | $1,222,979 | $1,207,420 | 24 | $1,207,420 | $816,291 | $965,361 |
| 2020 | $19,770,624 | $6,969,009 | $665,965 | $665,965 | 19 | — | $513,108 | $745,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J W Bagley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $828K 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 universities and schools, as well as United to Learn. United to Learn describes its mission as “changing lives by transforming the relationship between school and community.” Austin College says its mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences to prepare them for rewarding careers and meaningful lives. San Jose State University Research Foundation describes its work as supporting sponsored research, public service, community projects, consulting, and specialized educational activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $750,920. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $128,000, with a median of $24,990. The largest awards included $128,000 to MSU Foundation, $108,000 to Santa Clara University, and $100,000 to TX Tech Scholarship Fund. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Austin College, Fordham University, Notre Dame, San Jose State University, and United to Learn.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tyler Bagley, Kimberly Grant, Sean Huurman, and Susan Huurman as trustees.
J W Bagley Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Grant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan D Huurman
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Huurman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Bagley
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James W Bagley (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jean A Bagley (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sharon B Bagley (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 J W Bagley Foundation
How much does J W Bagley Foundation give each year?
J W Bagley Foundation gave $751K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $851K across 23 grants.
What is J W Bagley Foundation's typical grant size?
J W Bagley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $24,990, and its average grant was $35,758, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J W Bagley Foundation give grants?
J W Bagley Foundation's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Mississippi (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (10 grants).
Does J W Bagley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J W Bagley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J W Bagley Foundation's largest grantees?
J W Bagley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MSU Foundation ($128,000), Santa Clara University ($108,000) and TX Tech Scholarship Fund ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J W Bagley Foundation?
J W Bagley Foundation reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $751K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $828K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J W Bagley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included universities and schools, as well as United to Learn. United to Learn describes its mission as “changing lives by transforming the relationship between school and community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J W Bagley 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 W Bagley Foundation's EIN?
J W Bagley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2738464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J W Bagley 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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