The Broesche Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 35-2158155

The Broesche Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, that reported $129,000 in grants to 15 organizations in 2024. Its filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).

The Broesche Family Foundation at a glance

In short: The Broesche Family Foundation gave $129K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$129,000
+22.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
15
+25.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$8,600
-1.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$2,505,328
-0.8% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Texas (88% 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 The Broesche Family Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 6201 Burgoyne, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (713) 461-6080

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Broesche Family Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Faith Lutheran Church: $23KFaith Lutheran Church$23KEcclesia Houston: $20KEcclesia Houston$20KMeals on Wheels for Greater: $14KMeals on Wheels for Greater$14KPolk Street Methodist Church: $10KPolk Street Methodist Church$10KPower for Parkinsons: $8KPower for Parkinsons$8KHigh Plains Food Bank: $7KHigh Plains Food Bank$7KKids' Meals Inc: $7KKids' Meals Inc$7KAlzheimer's Association: $5KAlzheimer's Association$5KBrookwood Community: $5KBrookwood Community$5KDove Creek Equine Reserve: $5KDove Creek Equine Reserve$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Faith Lutheran Church ($23K). Together the top 10 received $104K.

Grant Size Distribution

76 grants across all recorded years

76<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Illinois, Missouri, and California each accounted for 4%.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

HoustonAmarilloLos AngelesBrookshireChicagoColorado SpringsAustinLouisvilleRichmondSouth Padre IslandTomballCanyonGalvestonKansas CityStaffordWacoWashington

Is The Broesche Family Foundation open to new grantees?

27%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count

Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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

$0$50K$100K$150K5 grants2019 17 grants2020 16 grants2021 16 grants2022 12 grants2023 15 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2019) to $129K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $129K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Faith Lutheran Church Houston, TXCharitable Contribution$23,000
Ecclesia Houston Houston, TXCharitable Contribution$20,000
Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston, TXCharitable Contribution$14,000
Polk Street Methodist Church Amarillo, TXCharitable Contribution$10,000
Power for Parkinsons Austin, TXCharitable Contribution$8,000
High Plains Food Bank Amarillo, TXCharitable Contribution$7,000
Kids' Meals Inc Houston, TXCharitable Contribution$7,000
Alzheimer's Association Chicago, ILCharitable Contribution$5,000
Brookwood Community Brookshire, TXCharitable Contribution$5,000
Dove Creek Equine Reserve Canyon, TXCharitable Contribution$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$2,505,328$73,179$223,581$129,00015$129,000$46,440$119,495
2023$2,524,713$509,327$126,094$105,00012$105,000$35,803$98,924
2022$1,995,228$18,613$137,566$116,00016$116,000$23,476$108,304
2021$2,383,870$102,171$135,573$120,00016$120,000$86,598$116,444
2020$2,393,708$108,818$125,900$110,00017—$107,381$115,447
2019$2,355,134$71,860$15,251$7,3505—$71,860$110,906

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Broesche Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K 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 organizations whose own missions address varied needs. For example, Power for Parkinsons says it provides free fitness classes, social opportunities, education, and support groups for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. High Plains Food Bank says it works to help solve hunger and food insecurity in the Texas Panhandle. Yellowstone Academy says its mission is to help students achieve their highest potential and fulfill their intended purpose. Saving Innocence says it supports and empowers people impacted by human trafficking through education, advocacy, partnerships, and systems of care.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $129,000 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $23,000, with a median of $5,000.

Notable 2024 grants included $23,000 to Faith Lutheran Church in Houston, $20,000 to Ecclesia Houston, $14,000 to Meals on Wheels for Greater (Houston), and $10,000 to Polk Street Methodist Church in Amarillo. Other grants included $8,000 to Power for Parkinsons in Austin; $7,000 each to High Plains Food Bank in Amarillo and Kids’ Meals Inc in Houston; and $5,000 each to Yellowstone Academy in Houston and Saving Innocence in Los Angeles.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Julianne Broesche Gaut, Kirt H Broesche, and Karl F Broesche as directors.

The Broesche Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kirt H. Broesche

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    4 hrs/week

    $72K (2024)

  • Julianne Broesche Gaut

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Karl F. Broesche

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Carolyn Cbroesche (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased 060322
  • Former: Henry F. Broesche (2019–2021) — President · Filing note: Deceased 102421

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Kirt H Broesche — Director: $72KKirt H BroescheDirector$72K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to Kirt H Broesche (Director).

Frequently asked questions about The Broesche Family Foundation

How much does The Broesche Family Foundation give each year?

The Broesche Family Foundation gave $129K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 12 grants.

What is The Broesche Family Foundation's typical grant size?

The Broesche Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,600, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Broesche Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.

Where does The Broesche Family Foundation give grants?

The Broesche Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and Amarillo, TX (3 grants).

Who are The Broesche Family Foundation's largest grantees?

The Broesche Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Faith Lutheran Church ($23,000), Ecclesia Houston ($20,000) and Meals on Wheels for Greater ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Broesche Family Foundation?

The Broesche Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Broesche Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address varied needs. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Broesche Family Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Broesche Family Foundation's EIN?

The Broesche Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2158155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does The Broesche Family 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

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). The Broesche Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-broesche-family-foundation-morg_88ad965bec984dfdaf970777b3696329

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