The Biedenharn Foundation
The Biedenharn Foundation is a private foundation based in Aledo, Texas. It made 26 grants totaling $364,225 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations with charitable and educational purposes.
The Biedenharn Foundation at a glance
In short: The Biedenharn Foundation gave $364K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Louisiana. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $364,225
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,009
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,243,465
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (6 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (69% 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 The Biedenharn Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Reina Walker Bailey as the contact and requests a copy of the applicant’s 501(c) letter and recent financial statements. It states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Reina Walker Bailey
Mailing address: PO Box 104, Aledo, TX 76008
Phone: (817) 522-2226
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Biedenharn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bossier Parish Schools ($60K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 121 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 9% to Tennessee, 5% to Arizona, 4% to Washington, and 3% to Texas. Listed recipients also included organizations in other states, such as California, Colorado, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Biedenharn Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 26 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 164% 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 $350K (2023) to $397K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier Parish Schools Bossier City, LA | Educational | $60,000 |
| Bull Buteau Foundation Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $40,020 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Charitable | $31,300 |
| Kelly McGimsey Foundation Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chileno Bay Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Community Renewal International Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Gingerbread House Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Holy Angels Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Pet Savers Spokane Valley, WA | Charitable | $15,000 |
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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 | $6,243,465 | $932,511 | $820,890 | $364,225 | 26 | $593,735 | $705,356 | $362,753 |
| 2024 | $6,131,844 | $638,869 | $837,385 | $353,640 | 26 | $353,640 | $408,292 | $362,480 |
| 2023 | $6,330,360 | $369,173 | $723,586 | $350,054 | 24 | $350,054 | $162,190 | $352,306 |
| 2022 | $6,684,773 | $679,748 | $805,705 | $359,225 | 22 | $359,225 | $455,409 | $368,523 |
| 2021 | $6,810,730 | $757,699 | $828,474 | $397,145 | 23 | $397,145 | $504,452 | $416,534 |
| 2020 | $6,881,505 | $481,358 | $748,170 | $385,237 | 21 | — | $156,766 | $375,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Biedenharn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included educational and charitable awards. Among its grantees, Chileno Bay Foundation described its work as financially supporting community programs in areas including medical services, the environment, and the arts. Providence House said it provides housing, supportive services, training, and employment opportunities for homeless families with children. Pet Savers described its work as providing low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine services to help save lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $364,225. Grant amounts ranged from $410 to $60,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $60,000 to Bossier Parish Schools for educational purposes, $40,020 to Bull Buteau Foundation, and $31,300 to Ducks Unlimited. Other notable grants were $25,000 to Kelly McGimsey Foundation and $20,000 each to Chileno Bay Foundation, Community Renewal International, Gingerbread House, Holy Angels, and Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ross Garrett Biedenharn as president; Taylor T Biedenharn-Walker as vice president; Reina Walker Bailey as secretary; and Colby Lorant, Kyle Lehman, Randy Walker, and Chris Bailey as trustees.
The Biedenharn Foundation is led by Ross Garrett Biedenharn, President on every filing since 2024; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ross Garrett Biedenharn
President
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$132K (2024) → $138K (2025)
Chris Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Colby Lorant
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Kyle Lehman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Randy Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Reina Walker Bailey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $120K (2025)
Taylor T. Biedenharn-Walker
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$15K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ross Walker (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Taylor Tarr (2020–2023) — 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 $138K, to Ross Garrett Biedenharn (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Biedenharn Foundation
How much does The Biedenharn Foundation give each year?
The Biedenharn Foundation gave $364K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $354K across 26 grants.
What is The Biedenharn Foundation's typical grant size?
The Biedenharn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,009, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Biedenharn Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Biedenharn Foundation give grants?
The Biedenharn Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (9%) and Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (10 grants), Bossier City, LA (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Biedenharn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Biedenharn Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Biedenharn Foundation's largest grantees?
The Biedenharn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bossier Parish Schools ($60,000), Bull Buteau Foundation ($40,020) and Ducks Unlimited ($31,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Biedenharn Foundation?
The Biedenharn Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $594K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $363K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Biedenharn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included educational and charitable awards. Among its grantees, Chileno Bay Foundation described its work as financially supporting community programs in areas including medical services, the environment, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Biedenharn Foundation?
The filing lists Reina Walker Bailey as the contact and requests a copy of the applicant’s 501(c) letter and recent financial statements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Biedenharn Foundation's EIN?
The Biedenharn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1052971. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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