BKS Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
BKS Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$26,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$539,824
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,011 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,011 | 7 | $503,043 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 6 | $539,824 |
How to apply
BKS Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $24,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Settings | Operating budget | $16,000 |
| We Shall Read | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| Sopris Sun | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| KDNK | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program | Operating budget | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernedene Kay Brunnier
- William Peyton Shirley
- Bernedene Sarah Shirley
- Marjorie Sterling Shirley Williams
Questions people ask
Does BKS Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BKS Family Charitable Foundation give?
$26,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs BKS Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernedene Kay Brunnier (Director), William Peyton Shirley (Director), Bernedene Sarah Shirley (Director) and Marjorie Sterling Shirley Williams (Director).