Bardos Foundation
Accepts applications
Bardos Foundation is a private foundation in Irving, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$82,881
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,500 | 14 | $82,947 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 13 | $89,943 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 14 | $82,881 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bardos Foundation 403 Rio Grande Dr, Irving, TX 75039 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 267-8414, awards@bardosfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Award Application https: www.bardos.foundation Name High school GPA Test scores Ethnicity Immigrant Identity Household income Personal statement. |
| Deadlines | May 1 2026 |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be 1st or 2nd generation immigrants with accomplishments in the arts or sciences. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bardos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant to individual | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Hulce
- Megan Hulce
- Elizabeth Bardos
Questions people ask
Does Bardos Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1 2026.
How much does Bardos Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bardos Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick Hulce (President), Megan Hulce (Secretary) and Elizabeth Bardos (Vice President).
What does Bardos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.