How to apply
Applicants need to provide the following items: (1) a summary in essay form, of his or her reasons for, and objectives while, attending the particular educational institution. (2) a summary of his or her anticipated income and expenses for the year the scholarship is requested. (3) two written recommendations from instructors not related to the applicant. (4) provide a list of his or her extracurricular, civic, volunteer, and/or work experience. Contact: William Hall, 223 Hull Lane, Sugar Land, Tx, 2815684185 Deadlines: June 30th of each year. Restrictions: Minimum gpa
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 33 of 35 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp for AllHouston, TX | Donation | $20K |
| Texas Apartment Association Education FoundationAustin, TX | Donation | $12K |
| Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TX | Scholarship | $12K |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $9,750 |
| Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Uh Army ROTCHouston, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Houston - Clear LakeHouston, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of North TexasDenton, TX | Scholarship | $5,250 |
| Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Texas A&m University - GalvestonGalveston, TX | Scholarship | $3,250 |
| University of Houston - VictoriaVictoria, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Prairie View A&m UniversityPrarie View, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Be a Blake FoundationHouston, TX | Donation | $2,750 |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Beloved and BeyondRosebud, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Houston Apartment Foundation IncHouston, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife FundWashington, DC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsHouston, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Fort Smith Boys and Girls ClubFort Smith, AR | Donation | $2,500 |
| Austin Community CollegeAustin, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Texas Parks and WildlifeDallas, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX | Scholarship | $750 |
| Edwards Plateau Prescribed Burn AssnSonora, TX | Donation | $430 |
| Cedar Hills Outfitters LLCSealy, TX | Donation | $250 |
| Rocksprings Edwards County VfdRocksprings, TX | Donation | $250 |
| Edwards County EmsRocksprings, TX | Donation | $200 |
| Sutton County Health FoundationSonora, TX | Donation | $100 |
| Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans IncRockport, TX | Donation | $100 |
| Benjamin Volunteer Fire DepartmentBenjamin, TX | Donation | $100 |
| Lamar Volunteer Fire DepartmentRockport, TX | Donation | $50 |
By state: Texas 30 · Arkansas 2 · Maine 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Bearden Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sugar Land, Texas, administered in care of William W Hall, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bearden Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicants need to provide the following items: (1) a summary in essay form, of his or her reasons for, and objectives while, attending the particular educational institution. Deadlines: June 30th of each year..
How much does Bearden Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $135K across 35 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Bearden Foundation give?
Texas (30 grants), Arkansas (2 grants), Maine (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundationsince 1985 | Sugar Land, TX | $2.2M147 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $43M |
| Christine Papa Sherman Foundationsince 2024 | Sugar Land, TX | $200K2 grants · 2025 | $100K | Yes | $9.3M |
| Yvonne H Simard Foundationsince 2006 | Sugar Land, TX | $501K30 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $7.6M |