M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It supports charitable organizations serving residents of Brazos County, Texas, with a focus on education, health, and human services.
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation gave $65K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,300
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,442
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,265,172
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% 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 M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a request on the Trust Department grant application. The filing’s stated restrictions require an eligible organization to be publicly owned (non-governmental) and operated, qualified and in good standing, headquartered in and serving Brazos County, and providing health and human services.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists July 31 of each year. The program description says applications are accepted year-round, with submissions by July 31 for review at the annual fall grant meeting. The July 31, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists July 31 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Bank N A
Mailing address: 100 N Main St 6Th Fl, Winstonsalem, NC 27101
Phone: (704) 590-2828
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation
Who M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bryan ISD Education Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation program description says it primarily supports organizations located in and serving Brazos County, Texas. In filing year 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 6% to recipients in Virginia. Most listed 2025 grantees were in Bryan, Texas; one was in Hunt, Texas, and the Virginia recipient was The Salvation Army in Alexandria.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 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 (2020–2025). 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 $46K (2020) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan ISD Education Foundation Bryan, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Twin City Mission Bryan, TX | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank Inc Bryan, TX | General Operating | $6,800 |
| Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly Hunt, TX | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley Inc Bryan, TX | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Health for All Clinic Inc Bryan, TX | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History Bryan, TX | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Boys Clubs of Brazos County Inc Bryan, TX | General Operating | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center Inc Bryan, TX | General Operating | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,265,172 | $76,237 | $95,134 | $65,300 | 12 | $73,074 | $54,225 | $80,720 |
| 2024 | $1,283,720 | $57,918 | $89,503 | $59,000 | 11 | $68,992 | $37,755 | $75,519 |
| 2023 | $1,314,944 | $77,155 | $90,940 | $62,660 | 13 | $72,126 | $58,188 | $68,569 |
| 2022 | $1,329,629 | $95,051 | $90,908 | $62,915 | 13 | $72,541 | $76,684 | $71,912 |
| 2021 | $1,329,605 | $381,972 | $69,849 | $47,000 | 10 | $52,661 | $161,425 | $68,909 |
| 2020 | $1,017,787 | $39,481 | $68,011 | $46,000 | 11 | — | $25,611 | $56,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K 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 program description identifies education, health, and human services as focus areas. Its 2025 filing says eligible organizations must be publicly owned (non-governmental) and operated qualified charitable organizations in good standing, headquartered in and serving residents of Brazos County, Texas, and providing for health and human services.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the types of organizations supported. Bryan ISD Education Foundation says it provides funds and property to aid the teaching and service functions of Bryan Independent School District. Twin City Mission describes services for individuals and families needing basic assistance, including housing, domestic violence, youth and family, and donation and resale programs. Hospice Brazos Valley says it cares for people affected by life-limiting illness, grief, and loss. Voices for Children says it advocates for abused and neglected children under court jurisdiction through a local Court Appointed Special Advocates program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $65,300. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The listed grants were for general operating support. Notable awards included $10,000 to Bryan ISD Education Foundation, $7,500 to Twin City Mission, and $6,800 to Brazos Valley Food Bank. Other grants included $5,000 each to Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, Hospice Brazos Valley, Health for All Clinic, Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, and Boys Clubs of Brazos County.
The program description says applications are accepted year-round and prioritizes specific projects over general operating needs. The 2025 filing, however, lists general operating purposes for its reported grants. The filing directs organizations to submit requests on the Trust Department grant application. It says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$21K (2023) → $25K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M. Bookman Peters (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank NA (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $25K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation
How much does M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation give each year?
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation gave $65K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 11 grants.
What is M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,442, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation give grants?
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bryan, TX (10 grants).
Does M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bryan ISD Education Foundation ($10,000), Twin City Mission ($7,500) and Brazos Valley Food Bank Inc ($6,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation?
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (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 M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation program description identifies education, health, and human services as focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation?
Submit a request on the Trust Department grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation's EIN?
M Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5272564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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