Building Bridge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Building Bridge Foundation is a private foundation in New Braunfels, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $730,232 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$730,232
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $808,335 the year before.
29% 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 | $808,335 | 28 | $20.5 million |
| 2024 | $730,232 | 21 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
Building Bridge 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.
What Building Bridge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20 | $730,100 |
| Alabama | 1 | $132 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Young Life | To provide financial aid for summer campers | $85,000 |
| Jackson County Commissioners Court | Redeemer lutheran church redeemer roundup after school program | $82,100 |
| Comal County Young Life | To support transportation for summer camps | $75,000 |
| Communities in Schools of South Central Texas | To provide resources for school dropout prevention | $75,000 |
| New Braunfels Christian Ministries | To promote christian ministries | $75,000 |
| Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach | For jackson county recovery coach and substance use counselor | $60,000 |
| Edna Independent School District | Education for economically disadvantaged children | $55,500 |
| New Braunfels Youth Collaborative | To aid middle and high school students in new braunfels, tx | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Golden Crescent | Provide food for undepriveleged people | $40,000 |
| Edna Education Foundation | To promote education in the edna community | $27,000 |
| City of Edna Public Safety | Provide public services to the community | $25,000 |
| McKenna Foundation | To enhance the health and well-being of community members | $25,000 |
| The Vine School | Education for children with autism and other communication disorders | $25,000 |
| St Jude Ranch for Childrentexas | To provide funding for st jude children camps | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m Corpus Christi | To provide higher education scholarships | $6,000 |
| Crossroads Business & Education Center | To merge business and community membersto create a productive workforce | $5,000 |
| Victoria College | To provide higher education | $4,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | To provide higher education scholarships | $2,000 |
| Tarleton State | To provide higher education scholarships | $2,000 |
| YMCA of the Golden Crescent | To provide afterschool program funding | $1,500 |
| From Passthrough Entities | Passthrough entity | $132 |
Officers and trustees
- Preston W Atkinson
- Malori Sapio
- Robin L Atkinson
Questions people ask
Does Building Bridge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Building Bridge Foundation give?
$730,232 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Building Bridge Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Preston W Atkinson (President), Malori Sapio (Secretary) and Robin L Atkinson (Treasurer).
What does Building Bridge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.