Wakefield Foundation
Wakefield Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bryan, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $204K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $5K.
Wakefield Foundation at a glance
In short: Wakefield Foundation gave $19K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $18,750
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $2,679
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $204,239
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Wakefield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Alexander United Methodist Church ($6K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander United Methodist Church Bryan, TX | For Charitable Purposes | $5,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley College Station, TX | For Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| St John Paul II Catholic School Houston, TX | For Educational Purposes | $3,000 |
| Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History Bryan, TX | For Educational Purposes | $2,500 |
| Aggieland Humane Society Bryan, TX | For Charitable Purposes | $1,250 |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank Bryan, TX | For Charitable Purposes | $1,250 |
| Still Creek Ranch Bryan, TX | For Charitable Purposes | $1,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $204,239 | $-5,712 | $19,399 | $18,750 | 7 | $4,569 | $21,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wakefield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wakefield Foundation is led by T. Parten Wakefield Jr., President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
T. Parten Wakefield Jr.
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Frank G. Anderson III
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jack P. Eckels
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Foundation
How much does Wakefield Foundation give each year?
Wakefield Foundation gave $19K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wakefield Foundation's typical grant size?
Wakefield Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,679, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wakefield Foundation give grants?
Wakefield Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bryan, TX (5 grants).
Who are Wakefield Foundation's largest grantees?
Wakefield Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Alexander United Methodist Church ($5,500), Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley ($4,000) and St John Paul II Catholic School ($3,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Wakefield Foundation?
Wakefield Foundation reported $204K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Wakefield Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Wakefield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wakefield Foundation's EIN?
Wakefield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2659382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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