The Buddy Bostick Foundation is a private foundation based in Waco, Texas, established in 2017. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates with a focus on scholarship distribution and educational support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$494K
+17.8% YoY
Grant Count
50
-19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+46.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary program involves providing scholarships, including the management of scholarships that were not used by recipients and subsequently returned to the foundation. The foundation's funding priorities center on education, with particular emphasis on supporting educational institutions and scholarship programs in its service region.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants ranging from $500 to $100,000, with a total giving amount of $494,472 based on recent filings. Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, with a particular concentration in the Waco, Texas area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,419,721
- Total Giving: $494,472
- Total Revenues: $1,396,292
- Total Expenses: $690,527
- Investment Income and Dividends: $275,686
- Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,419,721 | $11,701,159 | $11,781,387 |
| Revenue | $1,396,292 | $538,904 | $512,352 |
| Expenses | $690,527 | $621,548 | $567,636 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $627,051 | $548,002 | $507,495 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,342,165 | $489,316 | $416,440 |
| Distributable Amount | $642,786 | $577,528 | $588,025 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Patricia Gohlke serves as Director of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA GOHLKE | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $54,950 |
| WILLARD STILL | ASST TREASURER | 0.5 | $34,000 |
| WESLEY AUSTIN | TREASURER | 0.5 | $34,000 |
| LESA WILLIAMS | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $34,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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