The Biedenharn Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 72-1052971

Foundation Overview

Based in Fort Worth, TX, The Biedenharn Foundation has awarded 233 grants totaling $3,353,391 to organizations in Texas, New York and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $70,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,353,391
Total Assets
$7,290,118
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-33% (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
Balanced Approach: 33%

8 of 24 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Louisiana

71% of all grants are concentrated in Louisiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Louisiana, funding concentrates in Shreveport (72%), Bossier City (8%), Baton Rouge (8%).

Funding Trajectory
-19%

Declining funding trend with 19% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Education + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (50%). 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 The Biedenharn 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
American Share $8,750 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Big Cypress $5,000 Ochopee, FL, US Charitable 2023
Bossier Parish Schools $60,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2023
Bull Buteau Foundation $40,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
Cada $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
Chileno Bay Foundation $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Community Renewal International $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
Congragation Sisters $5,844 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2023
Dress For Success $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
Ducks Unlimited $25,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2023
Evergreen House $10,000 Bemidje, MN, US Charitable 2023
Fb Church School $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2023
Gingerbread House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
Holy Angels $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
Kelly Mcgimsey Foundation $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
Military Affairs $3,600 New Roads, LA, US Charitable 2023
No Limits Just Faith 5k $4,200 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2023
Parker County Foundation $5,000 Weatherford, TX, US Charitable 2023
Pet Savers $10,000 Spokane Valley, WA, US Charitable 2023
Providence House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
River Cross $3,000 Raleigh, NC, US Education 2023
Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2023
St Helena Hospital Foundation $2,160 St Helena, CA, US Charitable 2023
Wtl Ministries $2,500 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Aledo Foundation $7,500 Aledo, TX, US Educational 2022
American Share $16,075 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Big Cypress $5,000 Ochopee, FL, US Charitable 2022
Bossier Parish Schools $60,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2022
Bull Buteau Foundation $40,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Community Renewal International $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Council On Alcoholism & Drug Abuse $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Dress For Success $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Ducks Unlimited $25,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2022
Evergreen House $10,000 Bemidje, MN, US Charitable 2022
Gingerbread House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Holy Angels $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
No Limits Just Faith 5k $3,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2022
Pet Savers $10,000 Spokane Valley, WA, US Charitable 2022
Providence House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Wtl Ministries $2,500 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2022
Jewel Charity Ball $25,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Charitable 2022
The Expceptional Foundation $200 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2022
Dare America $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
The Sisters Of Our Lady Of Sorrows $13,950 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Fb Church School $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2022
Aledo Foundation $7,500 Aledo, TX, US Educational 2022
American Share $16,075 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Big Cypress $5,000 Ochopee, FL, US Charitable 2022
Bossier Parish Schools $60,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2022
Bull Buteau Foundation $40,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Community Renewal International $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Council On Alcoholism & Drug Abuse $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Dress For Success $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Ducks Unlimited $25,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2022
Evergreen House $10,000 Bemidje, MN, US Charitable 2022
Gingerbread House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Holy Angels $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
No Limits Just Faith 5k $3,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2022
Pet Savers $10,000 Spokane Valley, WA, US Charitable 2022
Providence House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Wtl Ministries $2,500 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2022
Jewel Charity Ball $25,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Charitable 2022
The Expceptional Foundation $200 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2022
Dare America $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
The Sisters Of Our Lady Of Sorrows $13,950 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Fb Church School $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2022
Aledo Foundation $7,500 Aledo, TX, US Educational 2022
American Share $16,075 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Big Cypress $5,000 Ochopee, FL, US Charitable 2022
Bossier Parish Schools $60,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2022
Bull Buteau Foundation $40,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Community Renewal International $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Council On Alcoholism & Drug Abuse $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Dress For Success $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Ducks Unlimited $25,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2022
Evergreen House $10,000 Bemidje, MN, US Charitable 2022
Gingerbread House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Holy Angels $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
No Limits Just Faith 5k $3,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2022
Pet Savers $10,000 Spokane Valley, WA, US Charitable 2022
Providence House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Wtl Ministries $2,500 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2022
Jewel Charity Ball $25,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Charitable 2022
The Expceptional Foundation $200 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2022
Dare America $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
The Sisters Of Our Lady Of Sorrows $13,950 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2022
Fb Church School $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2022
Aledo Foundation $5,000 Aledo, TX, US Educational 2021
American Share $26,345 New York, NY, US Charitable 2021
Big Cypress $5,000 Ochopee, FL, US Charitable 2021
Bossier Parish Schools $60,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2021
Bull Buteau Foundation $40,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Community Renewal International $25,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Council On Alcoholism & Drug Abuse $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Delta Waterfowl Foundation $1,300 Bismarck, ND, US Charitable 2021
Dream Hunt $2,000 Stonewall, LA, US Charitable 2021
Dress For Success $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Ducks Unlimited $7,500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2021
Evergreen House $10,000 Bemidje, MN, US Charitable 2021
Gingerbread House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Holy Angels $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Military Affairs Council $2,000 Frederickburg, VA, US Charitable 2021
No Limits Just Faith 5k $3,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2021
Pet Savers $10,000 Spokane Valley, WA, US Charitable 2021
Providence House $45,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Send56 Ministry $50,000 Lawrenceville, GA, US Charitable 2021
Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
St Pauls Day School $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Woody's Home For Veterans $2,500 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2021
Wtl Ministries $2,500 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2021
Big Cypress $5,000 Ochopee, FL, US Charitable 2020
Bossier Parish Schools $70,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2020
Bull Buteau Foundation $40,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
Community Renewal International $66,500 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
Council On Alcoholish & Drug Abuse $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
Dream Hunt $1,500 Stonewall, LA, US Charitable 2020
Dress For Success $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
Ducks Unlimited $7,500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2020
Evergreen House $10,000 Bemidje, MN, US Charitable 2020
Gingerbread House $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
Holy Angels $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
No Limits Just Faith 5k $10,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2020
Providence House $25,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
Salavation Army $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
Shreveport-bossierrescue Mission $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
Wtl Ministries $4,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2020
Send56 Ministry $30,000 Lawrenceville, GA, US Charitable 2020
St Pauls Day School $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2020
The Congregation Of Sisters $3,237 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2020
Toys For Tots $7,500 Bossier City, LA, US Charitable 2020
Young Life $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2020
Aledo Education $5,000 Aledo, TX, US Educational 2018
Bossier Parish Schools $50,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2018
Bull Buteau Foundation $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Christ Fit Gym $3,500 Bossier City, LA, US Charitable 2018
Centenary College $30,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2018
Community Renewal International $25,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Council On Alcoholish & Drug Abuse $20,980 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Ducks Unlimited $9,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2018
Evergreen House $10,000 Bemidje, MN, US Charitable 2018
Gator Bayou Pony Club Of America $2,000 Many, LA, US Charitable 2018
Gingerbread House $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Holy Angels $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Junior League Of Shreveport $3,500 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Louisiana Association For The Blind $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Lsu Health Shreveport $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2018
No Limits Just Faith 5k $1,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2018
Road To Recovery $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Providence House $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Red River Revel Arts Festival $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Renesting Project $6,250 Bossier City, LA, US Charitable 2018
Salavation Army $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Shreveport-bossierrescue Mission $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Shiner's Hospital Of Shreveport $7,500 Shreveport, LA, US Medical Research 2018
St Jude Childrens Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Medical Research 2018
Strand Theatre $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Simple Church $20,000 Bossier City, LA, US Charitable 2018
United Way Of Nwla $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2018
Werla $10,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2018
Alzheimers Association $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
American Red Cross Nw La Chapter $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Association Of Fundraising Professionals-north $300 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Benton High Cross Country $1,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2017
Benton High School Girls Basketball $1,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2017
Benton High School Track Team $1,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2017
Bossier Parish Schools $30,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2017
Bull Buteau Foundation $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Caddo Council On Aging $2,500 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Centenary College $30,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2017
Community Renewal International $25,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Council On Alcoholish & Drug Abuse $25,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
David Toms $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Ducks Unlimited $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2017
Evergreen House $5,000 Bemidje, MN, US Charitable 2017
Gator Bayou Pony Club Of America $2,000 Many, LA, US Charitable 2017
Gingerbread House $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Hospice Of Louisiana $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Joy Fund $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Louisiana Association For The Blind $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Lsu Foundation $5,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2017
Nature Conservancy Of Louisiana $10,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2017
Nina's Road To Rescue $7,500 Haughton, LA, US Charitable 2017
No Limits Just Faith 5k $1,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2017
Northwest Louisiana Development Corporation $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Providence House $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Red River Revel Arts Festival $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Renesting Project $6,250 Bossier City, LA, US Charitable 2017
Salavation Army $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Sci-port Discover Center $7,500 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Shiner's Hospital Of Shreveport $7,500 Shreveport, LA, US Medical Research 2017
St Jude Childrens Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Medical Research 2017
Strand Theatre $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Ulm Foundation Memorial Nursing Award $5,000 Monroe, LA, US Educational 2017
United Way Of Nwla $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2017
Werla $20,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2017
Arthritis Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2015
Alzheimers Association $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
American Red Cross Nw La Chapter $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Benton High School $7,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2015
Bossier Parish Schools $30,000 Bossier City, LA, US Educational 2015
Bull Buteau Foundation $20,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Caddo Magnet High School $1,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2015
Centenary College $30,000 Shreveport, LA, US Educational 2015
Community Renewal International $25,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Council On Alcoholism & Drug Abuse $35,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Ducks Unlimited $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2015
Evergreen House $10,000 Bemidji, MN, US Charitable 2015
Gator Bayou Pony Club Of America $2,000 Many, LA, US Charitable 2015
Gingerbread House $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Hospice Of Louisiana $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Joy Fund $35,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Louisiana Association For The Blind $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Lsu Foundation $10,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Educational 2015
Nature Conservancy Of La $15,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US Charitable 2015
Nina's Road To Rescue $7,500 Haughton, LA, US Charitable 2015
Providence House $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Red River Revel Arts Festival $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Salvation Army $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Shreveport-bossier Rescue Mission $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Shriner's Hospital Of Shreveport $7,500 Shreveport, LA, US Medical Research 2015
St Jude's Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Medical Research 2015
The Strand Theatre $5,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
United Way Of Nw La $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
University Of La Monroe $5,000 Monroe, LA, US Educational 2015
Werla $20,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2015
Cdr No Limits Foundation $1,000 Benton, LA, US Charitable 2015
David Toms Charitable Foundation $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Geaux 4 Kids $15,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015
Northwest Louisiana Community Development $10,000 Shreveport, LA, US Charitable 2015

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Contact Information

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

EIN 72-1052971
Website N/A
Address 12625 VILLA MILANO DR Fort Worth, TX 76126-0000

Key People (7)

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

President Ross Walker
Vice President Colby Lorant
Secretary Reina Walker Bailey
Trustee Kyle Lehman
Trustee Randy Walker

Forms 990-PF

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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.