Private foundation · EIN 74-2738464 · Coppell, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J W Bagley Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $751K total, median $25K. 57% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$751K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Msu FoundationMississippi State, MSGeneral Support$128K
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAGeneral Support$108K
Tx Tech Scholarship FundLubbock, TXGeneral Support$100K
Austin CollegeSherman, TXGeneral Support$25K
Fordham UniversityBoston, MAGeneral Support$25K
Notre DameSouth Bend, INGeneral Support$25K
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAGeneral Support$25K
United to LearnDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
Cf Carr Elementary SchoolDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
Dunbar Learning CenterDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle SchoolDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
William B Miller Elementary SchoolDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
James Madison High SchoolDallas, TXGeneral Fund$25K
Dr Billy Dade Middle SchoolDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
Jp Starks Math Science and TechDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
Martin Luther King Jr Learning CentDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
Boys Girls Club DallasDallas, TXGeneral Support$20K
Students Rising AboveSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$20K
Foothill de Anza Community CollegeLos Altos Hills, CAGeneral Support$20K
Start Early EducareChicago, ILGeneral Support$20K
Collision Education Repair FoundatiHoffman Estates, ILGeneral Support$10K

By state: Texas 12 · California 4 · Mississippi 1 · Illinois 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

J W Bagley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Coppell, Texas, administered in care of Kimberly Grant, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does J W Bagley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does J W Bagley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $751K across 21 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does J W Bagley Foundation give?

Texas (12 grants), California (4 grants), Mississippi (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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