Private foundation · EIN 84-3631169 · New Braunfels, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Building Bridge 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, $730K total, median $25K. 95% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$730K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jackson County Young LifeEdna, TXTo provide financial aid for summer campers$85K
Jackson County Commissioners CourtEdna, TXRedeemer lutheran church redeemer roundup after school program$82K
Comal County Young LifeNew Braunfels, TXTo support transportation for summer camps$75K
Communities in Schools of South Central TexasNew Braunfels, TXTo provide resources for school dropout prevention$75K
New Braunfels Christian MinistriesNew Braunfels, TXTo promote christian ministries$75K
Billy T Cattan Recovery OutreachVictoria, TXFor jackson county recovery coach and substance use counselor$60K
Edna Independent School DistrictEdna, TXEducation for economically disadvantaged children$56K
New Braunfels Youth CollaborativeNew Braunfels, TXTo aid middle and high school students in new braunfels, tx$50K
Food Bank of the Golden CrescentVictoria, TXProvide food for undepriveleged people$40K
Edna Education FoundationEdna, TXTo promote education in the edna community$27K
City of Edna Public SafetyEdna, TXProvide public services to the community$25K
McKenna FoundationNew Braunfels, TXTo enhance the health and well-being of community members$25K
The Vine SchoolVictoria, TXEducation for children with autism and other communication disorders$25K
St Jude Ranch for ChildrentexasBulverde, TXTo provide funding for st jude children camps$10K
Texas A&m Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TXTo provide higher education scholarships$6,000
Crossroads Business & Education CenterVictoria, TXTo merge business and community membersto create a productive workforce$5,000
Victoria CollegeVictoria, TXTo provide higher education$4,000
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TXTo provide higher education scholarships$2,000
Tarleton StateStephenville, TXTo provide higher education scholarships$2,000
YMCA of the Golden CrescentVictoria, TXTo provide afterschool program funding$1,500
From Passthrough EntitiesBirmingham, ALPassthrough entity$132

By state: Texas 20 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Building Bridge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Braunfels, Texas, administered in care of Preston Atkinson, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Building Bridge 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 Building Bridge Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $730K across 21 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Building Bridge Foundation give?

Texas (20 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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