How to apply
A letter from the requesting organization stating the need, planned use and amount of funds required. The organization should include a copy of their tax determination letter from the internal revenue service and a copy of their most recent financial statement Contact: Patricia Gohlke, 200 W State Highway 6 Suite 210, Waco, Tx, 2547415990 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: 1) organization must be tax-exempt under code sec 501(c)(3)
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
50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TX | Scholarship | $86K |
| Waco Family MedicineWaco, TX | Scholarship | $52K |
| Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX | Scholarship | $45K |
| McLennan Community CollegeWaco, TX | Scholarship | $28K |
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | Scholarship | $28K |
| Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX | Scholarship | $24K |
| Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK | Scholarship | $21K |
| Texas Tech University of Veterinary MedicineAmarillo, TX | Scholarship | $18K |
| Happy Hill FarmGranbury, TX | Scholarship | $15K |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $12K |
| University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | Scholarship | $12K |
| West Texas a & M UniversityCanyon, TX | Scholarship | $12K |
| East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX | Scholarship | $12K |
| Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, TX | Scholarship | $11K |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | Scholarship | $11K |
| University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Tstc Scholarship FundWaco, TX | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Texas State Technical College WacoWaco, TX | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| University of OklahomaNorman, OK | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of North TexasDenton, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hill College CleburneCleburne, TX | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Texas Tech University HscLubbock, TX | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Austin Community CollegeAustin, TX | Scholarship | $3,200 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Hill CollegeHillsboro, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Texas A&m University Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Arkansas Community CollegeBatesville, AR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| St Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| South Texas College of LawAustin, TX | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Texas A&m University CommerceCommerce, TX | Aviation department support | $2,000 |
| University of TexasAustin, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Texas A&m University KingsvilleKingsville, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of LouisianaMonroe, LA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Missouri ColumbiaColumbia, MO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Texas Hsc at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ut Health San Antonio School of NursingSan Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Amerian Heart AssociationDallas, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Boys RanchAmarillo, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to TowersStaton Island, NY | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Manna UniversityFayetteville, NC | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Texas A&m University GalvestonGalveston, TX | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX | Scholarship | $900 |
| Clarendon CollegeClarendon, TX | Scholarship | $500 |
By state: Texas 36 · Oklahoma 2 · Arkansas 4 · Georgia 1 · Colorado 1 · Louisiana 2
About this foundation
The Buddy Bostick Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waco, Texas, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Buddy Bostick Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter from the requesting organization stating the need, planned use and amount of funds required. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does The Buddy Bostick Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $494K across 50 grants, a median of $3,600.
Where does The Buddy Bostick Foundation give?
Texas (36 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants), Arkansas (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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