West Brazos Council 8548
Catholic fraternal organization that provides spiritual and physical support to our local communities of Sweeny Brazoria and West Columbia Texas.
West Brazos Council 8548 at a glance
In short: West Brazos Council 8548 gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,000
- +40.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,000
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $13,182
- +94057.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who West Brazos Council 8548 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Our Lady of Perpetual Help ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $8K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sweeny, TX | Donation to youth programs | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,182 | $38,491 | $25,323 | $8,000 | 1 |
| 2025 | $14 | $4,923 | $9,351 | $5,678 | Total only |
| 2024 | $4,442 | $8,114 | $9,533 | $4,575 | Total only |
| 2021 | $5,600 | $11,035 | $8,361 | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,926 | $14,065 | $18,266 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About West Brazos Council 8548
Based on IRS filings
West Brazos Council 8548 is a public charity, based in Brazoria, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Brazos Council 8548's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Lewis
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo Luis Garza
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winfred Bowling
Grand Knight
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Kaspar
Deputy Grand Knight
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Kresta (2020–2021) — Deputy Grand Knight
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 West Brazos Council 8548
How much does West Brazos Council 8548 give each year?
West Brazos Council 8548 gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $6K in grants paid.
How large is West Brazos Council 8548?
West Brazos Council 8548 reported $13K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $38K.
Where does West Brazos Council 8548 operate?
West Brazos Council 8548 has awarded grants in Texas.
What is West Brazos Council 8548's EIN?
West Brazos Council 8548's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0131662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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