How to apply
See general explanation attachment Contact: Manager Bnsf Railway Foundation, 2301 Lou Menk Drive, Fort Worth, Tx, BNSFFOUNDATION@BNSF.COM Deadlines: See general explanation attachment Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 993 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Historical SocietyHelena, MT | Cultural | $500K |
| American Heart AssociationDallas, TX | Health & human services | $500K |
| National Juneteenth MuseumFort Worth, TX | Cultural | $400K |
| Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives IncFort Worth, TX | Civic | $200K |
| National Medal of Honor Museum FoundationArlington, TX | Cultural | $200K |
| National FFA FoundationIndianapolis, IN | Education | $103K |
| National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC | Civic | $100K |
| North Dakota State University Development FdnFargo, ND | Education | $100K |
| U W Daniel J Evans Grad School of Public AffairSeattle, WA | Education | $100K |
| Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, WA | Education | $100K |
| United Way of Tarrant CoFort Worth, TX | Health & human services | $100K |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaHurst, TX | Youth | $100K |
| Yellowstone Ice FoundationBillings, MT | Youth | $100K |
| Kansas State University FoundationShawnee Mission, KS | Education | $75K |
| Van Cliburn FoundationFort Worth, TX | Cultural | $70K |
| United Way of Tarrant CoFort Worth, TX | United way/red cross | $62K |
| Kansas State University FoundationShawnee Mission, KS | Education | $58K |
| Transform 1012 N Main StreetFort Worth, TX | Civic | $50K |
| American Heart AssociationFort Worth, TX | Health & human services | $50K |
| The Community Fdn of the Texas Hill Country IncKerrville, TX | Health & human services | $50K |
| Lifepoint Fellowship Church of HasletHaslet, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $38K |
| Lincoln Parks and Recreation FoundationLincoln, NE | Civic | $33K |
| Omaha Childrens Museum IncOmaha, NE | Cultural | $30K |
| Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN | United way/red cross | $30K |
| United Way of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO | United way/red cross | $30K |
| United Way of Knox County IncGalesburg, IL | United way/red cross | $30K |
| City of MoorheadMoorhead, MN | Youth | $30K |
| Glacier National Park ConservancyColumbia Falls, MT | Cultural | $26K |
| Fort Worth Bible ChurchFort Worth, TX | Civic | $25K |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association IncFort Worth, TX | Cultural | $25K |
| National Childrens MuseumWashington, DC | Cultural | $25K |
| Texas Future Farmers of America Foundation IncAustin, TX | Education | $25K |
| ExpCarson, CA | Education | $25K |
| Fort Worth Cradle to CareerFort Worth, TX | Health & human services | $25K |
| United Way of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | United way/red cross | $25K |
| United Way of Kaw ValleyTopeka, KS | United way/red cross | $25K |
| United Way of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL | United way/red cross | $25K |
| United Way of Western NebraskaScottsbluff, NE | United way/red cross | $25K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater MemphisMemphis, TN | Youth | $25K |
| Burton Adventist AcademyArlington, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $24K |
| Christ the King Church and Early Learning CenterTopeka, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $24K |
| United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster CountyLincoln, NE | United way/red cross | $22K |
| Greater Topeka Partnership FoundationTopeka, KS | Civic | $20K |
| The 100 Club of IllinoisChicago, IL | Civic | $20K |
| University of Denver Trans Supply Chain InstDenver, CO | Education | $20K |
| Arizona State Railroad Museum FoundationWilliams, AZ | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Boy Scouts of America Cornhusker CouncilWalton, NE | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Catholic Diocese of Ft Worth Advancement FdnFort Worth, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Engage Hope MinistriesPlano, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Father McCartan Memorial School FoundationMarceline, MO | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Nation Fdn of Enrich for the Art Human & Edu IncChesterton, IL | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Railroad Agricultural & Industrial Learn Soc IncMenifee, CA | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Saint Teresa of Calcutta ParishRoanoke, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Boys Club of CiceroCicero, IL | Youth | $20K |
| Emporia State University FoundationEmporia, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $20K |
| Crohns & Colitis Fdn Northern Txok ChapterDallas, TX | Health & human services | $19K |
| Western Hills Baptist ChurchTopeka, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $18K |
| Keystone ChurchKeller, TX | Matching gifts 1 | $18K |
| Western Hills Baptist ChurchTopeka, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $17K |
| The Gathering Baptist ChurchBlue Springs, MO | Matching gifts 1 | $16K |
By state: Texas 408 · Montana 37 · Kansas 62 · Washington 32 · Illinois 51 · North Dakota 36
About this foundation
Bnsf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, administered in care of Corporate Paralegal, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bnsf Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See general explanation attachment Deadlines: See general explanation attachment.
How much does Bnsf Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $7.0M across 993 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Bnsf Foundation give?
Texas (408 grants), Montana (37 grants), Kansas (62 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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