Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $333,334. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$333,334
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
24% 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 | $2.9 million | 90 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 93 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc 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.
What Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 92 | $1.7 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Metropolitan YMCA | Aquatic Center | $333,334 |
| Camp Fire North Texas | Operating budget | $100,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation | Endowment | $83,333 |
| Midwestern State University | Military Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Erwin & Elaine Davenport Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| United Regional Foundation | Stealth Station | $50,000 |
| Christ Academy | Chocolate Soiree | $40,000 |
| Gloria's Joy Foundation | Boots for Veterans | $37,000 |
| United Regional Foundation | Heart of the Community | $35,000 |
| Peyton's Project | Operating budget | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizens Service Center of North Texas dba The Kitchen | Meals on Wheels | $30,000 |
| Downtown Wichita Falls Development Inc | Operating budget | $25,000 |
| Rathgeber Hospitality House | Operating budget | $25,000 |
| Titus Outreach | Smart Athletic Program | $25,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | Operating budget | $25,000 |
| North Texas Rehab Center | Texas Ranch Roundup | $24,000 |
| Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Inc | Sponsor Cowboy True | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Sponsor Dancing with the Stars | $20,000 |
| Christ Counseling Ministry | Operating budget | $20,000 |
| Hands to Hands Community Fund | Community Fund | $20,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Museum of Art | $18,000 |
| All Hands Cultural Community Center | Operating budget | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Operating budget | $15,000 |
| Clay County Senior Citizens | Operating budget | $15,000 |
| Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts & Culture | Operating budget | $15,000 |
| Wichita Falls Faith Mission | Operating budget | $15,000 |
| Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra | Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Nonprofit Center | $13,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America NW TX Council | Camp Perkins | $12,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Cafe Con Leche | $12,000 |
| North Texas Area United Way | Programs | $11,000 |
| Archer County Writers Workshop | Purchase Booked Up | $10,000 |
| Band Orchestra Parents Association | 2025 Band Trip | $10,000 |
| Beacon Lighthouse Inc | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Burkburnett | Summer Day Camp | $10,000 |
| Chesterton Academy | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Child Care Partners | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Christmas in Action | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Clay County Animal Shelter Inc | Operating budget | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mac W Cannedy Jr
- Dennis D Cannedy
- Erwin Davenport
Questions people ask
Does Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mac W Cannedy Jr (President/Treasurer), Dennis D Cannedy (Vice-President) and Erwin Davenport (Secretary).
What does Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.