Building Bridge Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 84-3631169

Foundation Overview

Based in New Braunfels, TX, Building Bridge Foundation has awarded 177 grants totaling $4,976,126 to organizations in Texas, Alabama and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $12 to $300,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,976,126
Total Assets
$22,052,645
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Growth
+150% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%

4 of 21 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Texas

92% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Edna (28%), Victoria (18%), New Braunfels (17%).

Funding Trajectory
+192%

Strong 192% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Building Bridge Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach $60,000 Victoria, TX, US For Jackson County Recovery Coach And Substance Use Counselor 2024
City Of Edna Public Safety $25,000 Edna, TX, US Provide Public Services To The Community 2024
Comal County Young Life $75,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Support Transportation For Summer Camps 2024
Communities In Schools Of South Central Texas $75,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Resources For School Dropout Prevention 2024
Crossroads Business & Education Center $5,000 Victoria, TX, US To Merge Business And Community Membersto Create A Productive Workforce 2024
Edna Education Foundation $27,000 Edna, TX, US To Promote Education In The Edna Community 2024
Edna Independent School District $55,500 Edna, TX, US Education For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2024
Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent $40,000 Victoria, TX, US Provide Food For Undepriveleged People 2024
From Passthrough Entities $132 Birmingham, AL, US Passthrough Entity 2024
Jackson County Commissioners Court $82,100 Edna, TX, US Redeemer Lutheran Church Redeemer Roundup After School Program 2024
Jackson County Young Life $85,000 Edna, TX, US To Provide Financial Aid For Summer Campers 2024
Mckenna Foundation $25,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Enhance The Health And Well-being Of Community Members 2024
New Braunfels Christian Ministries $75,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Promote Christian Ministries 2024
New Braunfels Youth Collaborative $50,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Aid Middle And High School Students In New Braunfels, Tx 2024
Sam Houston State University $2,000 Huntsville, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarships 2024
St Jude Ranch For Childrentexas $10,000 Bulverde, TX, US To Provide Funding For St Jude Children Camps 2024
Tarleton State $2,000 Stephenville, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarships 2024
Texas A&m Corpus Christi $6,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarships 2024
The Vine School $25,000 Victoria, TX, US Education For Children With Autism And Other Communication Disorders 2024
Victoria College $4,000 Victoria, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2024
Ymca Of The Golden Crescent $1,500 Victoria, TX, US To Provide Afterschool Program Funding 2024
Belongst Jude Ranch For Children Texas $10,000 Bulverde, TX, US Funding For Foster Family Resource Center 2023
Comal County Young Life $75,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Support Transportation For Summer Camps 2023
Communities In Schools Of South Central Texas $75,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Resources For School Dropout Prevention 2023
Connections Individual And Family Services $25,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Support At-risk Youth In Comal County, Tx 2023
Crisis Center Of Comal County $10,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Temporary Housing And To Rebuild Family Shelter Following Fire Damage 2023
Crossroads Business & Education Center $5,000 Victoria, TX, US To Merge Business And Community Membersto Create A Productive Workforce 2023
Edna Education Foundation $100,000 Edna, TX, US To Promote Education In The Edna Community 2023
Edna Independent School District $2,500 Edna, TX, US Education For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2023
Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent $40,000 Victoria, TX, US Provide Food For Undepriveleged People 2023
From Passthrough Entities $135 Birmingham, AL, US Passthrough Entity 2023
Ganado Independent School District $2,500 Ganado, TX, US Provide Education Resources For Students In Gisd 2023
Industrial Independent School District $3,450 Vanderbilt, TX, US Education For Children 2023
Jackson County Commissioners Court $60,000 Edna, TX, US Redeemer Lutheran Church Redeemer Roundup After School Program 2023
Jackson County Young Life $137,000 Edna, TX, US To Provide Financial Aid For Summer Campers 2023
Mckenna Foundation $25,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Enhance The Health And Well-being Of Community Members 2023
Memory Gardens Of Edna Inc $5,000 Edna, TX, US To Provide A Columbarium For Memory Gardens Of Edna 2023
New Braunfels Christian Ministries $75,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Promote Christian Ministries 2023
New Braunfels Youth Collaborative $50,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Aid Middle And High School Students In New Braunfels, Tx 2023
South Dakota State University $1,000 Brookings, SD, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarships 2023
Texana Arts Council $53,750 Edna, TX, US To Provide Funding For The Restoration And Preservation Of Edna Theater 2023
Texas A&m Corpus Christi $2,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarships 2023
Texas A&m University $2,000 College Station, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarships 2023
The Vine School $25,000 Victoria, TX, US Education For Children With Autism And Other Communication Disorders 2023
University Of Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2023
University Of Texas At Austin $1,000 Austin, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarships 2023
Upward Hope Academy Inc $15,000 Galveston, TX, US To Help Students Escape Poverty And Hopelessness 2023
Victoria College $6,000 Victoria, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2023
Wharton County Junior College $1,000 Wharton, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2023
Belong $10,700 Bulverde, TX, US Funding For Foster Family Resource Center 2022
Blinn - College Station $1,000 Brenham, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
City Of Edna Public Safety $30,000 Edna, TX, US Provide Public Services To The Community 2022
Communities In Schools Of South Central Texas $100,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Resources For School Dropout Prevention 2022
Crisis Center Of Comal County $10,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Temporary Housing And To Rebuild Family Shelter Following Fire Damage 2022
Crossroads Business & Education Center $5,000 Victoria, TX, US To Merge Business And Community Membersto Create A Productive Workforce 2022
Edna Education Foundation $150,000 Edna, TX, US To Promote Education In The Edna Community 2022
Edna Independent School District $42,600 Edna, TX, US Education For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2022
First Baptist Church Of Ganado $22,500 Edna, TX, US To Fund After School Program Grant 2022
Florida College $1,000 Temple Terrace, FL, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent $50,000 Victoria, TX, US Provide Food For Undepriveleged People 2022
From Passthrough Entities $50 Birmingham, AL, US Passthrough Entity 2022
Industrial Education Foundation $2,277 Vanderbilt, TX, US Grant For Health Science Cte Class Equipment 2022
Industrial Independent School District $1,699 Vanderbilt, TX, US Education For Children 2022
Jackson County Commissioners Court $20,000 Edna, TX, US Redeemer Lutheran Church Redeemer Roundup After School Program 2022
Jackson County Hospital District $48,840 Edna, TX, US To Fund Medical Care For The County 2022
Mckenna Foundation $25,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Enhance The Health And Well-being Of Community Members 2022
New Braunfels Christian Ministries $50,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Promote Christian Ministries 2022
Northwest Kansas Technical College $1,000 Goodland, KS, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Redeemer Roundup At Risk After School Program $22,500 Edna, TX, US To Provide Funding For After School Program For At Risk Children 2022
South Texas Botanical Gardens And Nature Center $2,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US To Enhance Knowledge Of Botanicals 2022
Temple Junior College $1,000 Temple Terrace, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Texana Arts Council $20,000 Edna, TX, US To Provide Funding For The Restoration And Preservation Of Edna Theater 2022
Texas State University $1,000 San Marcos, TX, US To Provide Higher Education To Students 2022
The Vine School $25,000 Victoria, TX, US Education For Children With Autism And Other Communication Disorders 2022
University Of Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Victoria College $1,000 Victoria, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2022
Wharton County Junior College $1,000 Wharton, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2022
Young Life $91,650 Blanco, TX, US To Help Kids Grow In Christian Faith And Fellowship With Other Christians 2022
Belong $10,700 Bulverde, TX, US Funding For Foster Family Resource Center 2022
Blinn - College Station $1,000 Brenham, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
City Of Edna Public Safety $30,000 Edna, TX, US Provide Public Services To The Community 2022
Communities In Schools Of South Central Texas $100,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Resources For School Dropout Prevention 2022
Crisis Center Of Comal County $10,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Temporary Housing And To Rebuild Family Shelter Following Fire Damage 2022
Crossroads Business & Education Center $5,000 Victoria, TX, US To Merge Business And Community Membersto Create A Productive Workforce 2022
Edna Education Foundation $150,000 Edna, TX, US To Promote Education In The Edna Community 2022
Edna Independent School District $42,600 Edna, TX, US Education For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2022
First Baptist Church Of Ganado $22,500 Edna, TX, US To Fund After School Program Grant 2022
Florida College $1,000 Temple Terrace, FL, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent $50,000 Victoria, TX, US Provide Food For Undepriveleged People 2022
From Passthrough Entities $50 Birmingham, AL, US Passthrough Entity 2022
Industrial Education Foundation $2,277 Vanderbilt, TX, US Grant For Health Science Cte Class Equipment 2022
Industrial Independent School District $1,699 Vanderbilt, TX, US Education For Children 2022
Jackson County Commissioners Court $20,000 Edna, TX, US Redeemer Lutheran Church Redeemer Roundup After School Program 2022
Jackson County Hospital District $48,840 Edna, TX, US To Fund Medical Care For The County 2022
Mckenna Foundation $25,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Enhance The Health And Well-being Of Community Members 2022
New Braunfels Christian Ministries $50,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Promote Christian Ministries 2022
Northwest Kansas Technical College $1,000 Goodland, KS, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Redeemer Roundup At Risk After School Program $22,500 Edna, TX, US To Provide Funding For After School Program For At Risk Children 2022
South Texas Botanical Gardens And Nature Center $2,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US To Enhance Knowledge Of Botanicals 2022
Temple Junior College $1,000 Temple Terrace, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Texana Arts Council $20,000 Edna, TX, US To Provide Funding For The Restoration And Preservation Of Edna Theater 2022
Texas State University $1,000 San Marcos, TX, US To Provide Higher Education To Students 2022
The Vine School $25,000 Victoria, TX, US Education For Children With Autism And Other Communication Disorders 2022
University Of Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Victoria College $1,000 Victoria, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2022
Wharton County Junior College $1,000 Wharton, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2022
Young Life $91,650 Blanco, TX, US To Help Kids Grow In Christian Faith And Fellowship With Other Christians 2022
Belong $10,700 Bulverde, TX, US Funding For Foster Family Resource Center 2022
Blinn - College Station $1,000 Brenham, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
City Of Edna Public Safety $30,000 Edna, TX, US Provide Public Services To The Community 2022
Communities In Schools Of South Central Texas $100,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Resources For School Dropout Prevention 2022
Crisis Center Of Comal County $10,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Temporary Housing And To Rebuild Family Shelter Following Fire Damage 2022
Crossroads Business & Education Center $5,000 Victoria, TX, US To Merge Business And Community Membersto Create A Productive Workforce 2022
Edna Education Foundation $150,000 Edna, TX, US To Promote Education In The Edna Community 2022
Edna Independent School District $42,600 Edna, TX, US Education For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2022
First Baptist Church Of Ganado $22,500 Edna, TX, US To Fund After School Program Grant 2022
Florida College $1,000 Temple Terrace, FL, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent $50,000 Victoria, TX, US Provide Food For Undepriveleged People 2022
From Passthrough Entities $50 Birmingham, AL, US Passthrough Entity 2022
Industrial Education Foundation $2,277 Vanderbilt, TX, US Grant For Health Science Cte Class Equipment 2022
Industrial Independent School District $1,699 Vanderbilt, TX, US Education For Children 2022
Jackson County Commissioners Court $20,000 Edna, TX, US Redeemer Lutheran Church Redeemer Roundup After School Program 2022
Jackson County Hospital District $48,840 Edna, TX, US To Fund Medical Care For The County 2022
Mckenna Foundation $25,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Enhance The Health And Well-being Of Community Members 2022
New Braunfels Christian Ministries $50,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Promote Christian Ministries 2022
Northwest Kansas Technical College $1,000 Goodland, KS, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Redeemer Roundup At Risk After School Program $22,500 Edna, TX, US To Provide Funding For After School Program For At Risk Children 2022
South Texas Botanical Gardens And Nature Center $2,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US To Enhance Knowledge Of Botanicals 2022
Temple Junior College $1,000 Temple Terrace, TX, US To Provide Higher Education Scholarship 2022
Texana Arts Council $20,000 Edna, TX, US To Provide Funding For The Restoration And Preservation Of Edna Theater 2022
Texas State University $1,000 San Marcos, TX, US To Provide Higher Education To Students 2022
The Vine School $25,000 Victoria, TX, US Education For Children With Autism And Other Communication Disorders 2022
University Of Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Victoria College $1,000 Victoria, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2022
Wharton County Junior College $1,000 Wharton, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2022
Young Life $91,650 Blanco, TX, US To Help Kids Grow In Christian Faith And Fellowship With Other Christians 2022
Edna Independent School District $53,998 Edna, TX, US Education For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2021
Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent $70,000 Victoria, TX, US Provide Food For Undepriveleged People 2021
Industrial Independent School District $22,166 Vanderbilt, TX, US Education For Children 2021
Jackson County Commissioners Court $50,000 Edna, TX, US Redeemer Lutheran Church Redeemer Roundup After School Program 2021
South Texas Botanical Gardens And Nature Center $5,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US To Enhance Knowledge Of Botanicals 2021
The Vine School $100,000 Victoria, TX, US Education For Children With Autism And Other Communication Disorders 2021
Friends Of Jackson County Memorial Library $525 Edna, TX, US Provide Community Library Resources 2021
Ganado Independent School District $25,999 Ganado, TX, US Provide Education Resources For Students In Gisd 2021
City Of Edna Public Safety $1,000 Edna, TX, US Provide Public Services To The Community 2021
Communities In Schools Of South Central Texas $135,500 New Braunfels, TX, US To Provide Resources For School Dropout Prevention 2021
Crossroads Business & Education Center $5,000 Victoria, TX, US To Merge Business And Community Membersto Create A Productive Workforce 2021
Edna Education Foundation $300,000 Edna, TX, US To Promote Education In The Edna Community 2021
Edna High School Project Grant $500 Edna, TX, US To Promote Education In The Edna Community 2021
First United Methodist Church Edna $4,000 Edna, TX, US To Fund Christian Missions 2021
Mckenna Foundation $50,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Enhance The Health And Well-being Of Community Members 2021
New Braunfels Christian Ministries $30,000 New Braunfels, TX, US To Promote Christian Ministries 2021
Texas State University $1,000 San Marcos, TX, US To Provide Higher Education To Students 2021
The Lord's Way $4,589 San Antonio, TX, US To Promote Christian Ministries 2021
University Of Mary Hardin-baylor $1,000 Belton, TX, US To Equip Students For Purposeful Lives That Honor God 2021
Upward Hope Academy Inc $9,000 Galveston, TX, US To Help Students Escape Poverty And Hopelessness 2021
Victoria College $3,000 Victoria, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2021
Wharton County Junior College $2,000 Wharton, TX, US To Provide Higher Education 2021
Young Life $100,000 Blanco, TX, US To Help Kids Grow In Christian Faith And Fellowship With Other Christians 2021
From Arlington Private Equity Fund V Llc $12 Birmingham, AL, US Passthrough Entity 2021
Friends Of Elder Citizens $1,000 Palacios, TX, US General Purpose 2020
St Paul Lutheran Church Pre-school $10,000 Edna, TX, US General Purpose 2020
San Antonio Food Bank $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Children's Hunger Fund $5,000 Sylmar, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Thru Project $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Any Woman Can Llc $5,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Veterans Of Foreign Wars $2,500 Kansas City, MO, US General Purpose 2020
The Vine School $44,651 Victoria, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Edna Independent School District $5,000 Edna, TX, US General Purpose 2020
South Texas Botanical Gardens And Nature Center $5,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Industrial Independent School District $5,000 Vanderbilt, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Jackson County Commissioners Court $38,000 Edna, TX, US Redeemer Lutheran Church Redeemer Roundup After School Program 2020
Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach $15,000 Victoria, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent $28,560 Victoria, TX, US General Purpose 2020
San Antonio Zoological Society $50,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Purpose 2020
University Of Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Palacios Community Coalition $17,611 Palacios, TX, US General Purpose 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Building Bridge Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 84-3631169
Website N/A
Address 200 CONCORD PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 540 San Antonio, TX 78216-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Building Bridge Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Preston W Atkinson
Secretary Malori Sapio
Treasurer Robin L Atkinson

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.