BNSF Railway Foundation
Accepts applications
BNSF Railway Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.0 million in 993 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.0 million
- Number of grants993
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$23.0 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.1 million the year before.
54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.6 million | 1,570 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 920 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $7.0 million | 993 | $23.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Manager BNSF Railway Foundation 2301 Lou Menk Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | bnsffoundation@bnsf.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See general explanation attachment |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What BNSF Railway Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 37 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 408 | $3.3 million |
| Montana | 37 | $742,412 |
| Kansas | 62 | $372,178 |
| Washington | 32 | $319,215 |
| Illinois | 51 | $263,943 |
| North Dakota | 36 | $260,550 |
| Nebraska | 42 | $237,922 |
| Missouri | 48 | $221,337 |
| California | 30 | $195,235 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $133,470 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Historical Society | Cultural | $500,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| National Juneteenth Museum | Cultural | $400,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc | Civic | $200,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Cultural | $200,000 |
| National FFA Foundation | Education | $102,500 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Civic | $100,000 |
| North Dakota State University Development Fdn | Education | $100,000 |
| U W Daniel J Evans Grad School of Public Affair | Education | $100,000 |
| Whitman College | Education | $100,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant Co | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Youth | $100,000 |
| Yellowstone Ice Foundation | Youth | $100,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Education | $75,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | Cultural | $70,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant Co | United way/red cross | $62,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Education | $58,000 |
| Transform 1012 N Main Street | Civic | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| The Community Fdn of the Texas Hill Country Inc | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Lifepoint Fellowship Church of Haslet | Matching gifts 1 | $37,631 |
| Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation | Civic | $33,333 |
| Omaha Childrens Museum Inc | Cultural | $30,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | United way/red cross | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | United way/red cross | $30,000 |
| United Way of Knox County Inc | United way/red cross | $30,000 |
| City of Moorhead | Youth | $30,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | Cultural | $26,000 |
| Fort Worth Bible Church | Civic | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | Cultural | $25,000 |
| National Childrens Museum | Cultural | $25,000 |
| Texas Future Farmers of America Foundation Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Exp | Education | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Cradle to Career | Health & human services | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | United way/red cross | $25,000 |
| United Way of Kaw Valley | United way/red cross | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | United way/red cross | $25,000 |
| United Way of Western Nebraska | United way/red cross | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis | Youth | $25,000 |
| Burton Adventist Academy | Matching gifts 1 | $24,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Zak A Andersen
- Munsoor Hussain
- Jill Mulligan
- Matt Jones As of 112025
- Mark R Bracker As of 112025
- Dustin Almaguer
- Michael Smythers
- Amy McBeth
- Tyler R White As of 112025
Questions people ask
Does BNSF Railway Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See general explanation attachment.
How much does BNSF Railway Foundation give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2025, across 993 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs BNSF Railway Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Zak A Andersen (President & Director), Munsoor Hussain (Assistant General Tax Counsel), Jill Mulligan (Director) and Matt Jones As of 112025 (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does BNSF Railway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.