The Buddy Bostick Foundation
The Buddy Bostick Foundation is a private foundation based in Waco, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 50 grants totaling $494,472; the listed largest awards identify scholarships as their purpose.
The Buddy Bostick Foundation at a glance
In short: The Buddy Bostick Foundation gave $494K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $494,472
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,889
- +46.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $12,419,721
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Buddy Bostick Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a letter stating the organization’s need, planned use of funds, and amount requested, along with an IRS tax determination letter and the organization’s most recent financial statement. The organization must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Patricia Gohlke
Mailing address: 200 W State Highway 6 Suite 210, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: (254) 741-5990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Buddy Bostick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas A&M University ($86K). Together the top 10 received $323K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($53,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
409 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 404 grants of 409 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to Oklahoma, and 4% to Arkansas. The filing also reports 1% each for Georgia and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Buddy Bostick Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (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 $281K (2020) to $494K (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $494K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Scholarship | $86,000 |
| Waco Family Medicine Waco, TX | Scholarship | $52,000 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| McLennan Community College Waco, TX | Scholarship | $27,822 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Scholarship | $27,550 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $24,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Scholarship | $21,250 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $53,750 |
| Happy Hill Farm Granbury, TX | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,419,721 | $1,396,292 | $690,527 | $494,472 | 50 | $627,051 | $1,342,165 | $642,786 |
| 2023 | $11,701,159 | $538,904 | $621,548 | $419,613 | 62 | $548,002 | $489,316 | $577,528 |
| 2022 | $11,781,387 | $512,352 | $567,636 | $384,131 | 55 | $507,495 | $416,440 | $588,025 |
| 2021 | $11,886,873 | $815,868 | $498,380 | $327,094 | 125 | $447,949 | $733,854 | $678,116 |
| 2020 | $11,569,385 | $1,685,501 | $454,691 | $280,929 | 117 | — | $255,090 | $589,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buddy Bostick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $643K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarship awards to universities, colleges, and other organizations. Among the recipients, Baylor University describes its mission as educating students for worldwide leadership and service through academic excellence and Christian commitment. St. Mary’s University describes its mission as forming people in faith and educating leaders for the common good.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $494,472. Grants ranged from $500 to $86,000, with a median of $3,600. The largest awards included $86,000 to Texas A&M University, $52,000 to Waco Family Medicine, $45,000 to Tarleton State University, $27,822 to McLennan Community College, and $27,550 to Baylor University; each is listed with the purpose “scholarship.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Gohlke as president, Willard Still as assistant treasurer, Wesley Austin as treasurer, and Lesa Williams as secretary.
The Buddy Bostick Foundation is led by Patricia Gohlke, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Gohlke
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Lesa Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Wesley Austin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Willard Still
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $34K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $55K, to Patricia Gohlke (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Buddy Bostick Foundation
How much does The Buddy Bostick Foundation give each year?
The Buddy Bostick Foundation gave $494K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $420K across 62 grants.
What is The Buddy Bostick Foundation's typical grant size?
The Buddy Bostick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $9,889, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Buddy Bostick Foundation give grants?
The Buddy Bostick Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (4 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants), San Antonio, TX (3 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Buddy Bostick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on The Buddy Bostick Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (49 grants).
Who are The Buddy Bostick Foundation's largest grantees?
The Buddy Bostick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas A&M University ($86,000), Waco Family Medicine ($52,000) and Tarleton State University ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($53,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Buddy Bostick Foundation?
The Buddy Bostick Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $627K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $643K (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 The Buddy Bostick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarship awards to universities, colleges, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Buddy Bostick Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Buddy Bostick Foundation's EIN?
The Buddy Bostick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0823336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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