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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-2146739

Behmann Brothers Foundation

A private foundation in Corpus Christi, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 106 grants and $363,840 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Sherry M Kosarek
PO Box 271486
Corpus Christi, TX 784271486
(361) 852-8223
[email protected]
Form and materials
Special grant request form can be obtained from website
Deadlines
May 1
Restrictions
Organizations must be located in the texas counties of nueces,aransas,bee,jim wells,kleberg,live oak, refugio and san patricio

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $363,840

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $8,527,481

  • Tax year 2023

    $397,390

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $8,077,545

  • Tax year 2022

    $428,875

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $8,127,760

  • Tax year 2021

    $355,290

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $6,308,137

  • Tax year 2020

    $375,630

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $6,071,190

  • Tax year 2019

    $300,189

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $6,111,987

  • Tax year 2018

    $327,298

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $5,827,405

Grants paid in 2024

106 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceCorpus Christi, TX

    Coastal bend ag grant

    $36,000
  2. Texas A&M Agrilife ReseachCorpus Christi, TX

    Crop & livestock alternatives for the coastal bend region

    $30,000
  3. Del Mar College FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Behmann brothers foundation endowed scholarship

    $10,000
  4. Incarnate Word AcademyCorpus Christi, TX

    Behmann brothers foundation scholarship fund

    $10,000
  5. Texas A&m-Corpus Christi FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Behmann brothers foundation annual scholarship

    $10,000
  6. Texas A&m-Corpus Christi FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Behmann brothers foundation endowed scholarship

    $10,000
  7. Texas A&m-Corpus Christi FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Behmann brothers foundation music theory classroom

    $10,000
  8. Texas A&M University-Kingsville FoundationKingsville, TX

    Increasing the educational capacity of an agricultural property

    $9,550
  9. New Life Fellowship of Corpus ChristiCorp Christi, TX

    Outcry in the barrio home daily operations

    $7,500
  10. Shelter A Mutt IncCorp Christi, TX

    Kennel and bus crates

    $7,500
  11. Allie's Haven Animal RescueFort Worth, TX

    2025 donations

    $5,000
  12. Boy Scouts of America South Texas CouncilCorpus Christi, TX

    Empowering youth in south texas

    $5,000
  13. Calvary Chapel CoastlandsCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $5,000
  14. Halo-Flight IncCorp Christi, TX

    No barriers to medical care

    $5,000
  15. New Life Fellowship of Corpus ChristiCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $5,000
  16. Ronald McDonald House Charities of South TexasCorpus Christi, TX

    Share-a-night

    $5,000
  17. Sea City Work Camp IncCorp Christi, TX

    Sea city work camp, inc.

    $5,000
  18. Shelter A Mutt IncCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $5,000
  19. Texas A&M University-Kingsville FoundationKingsville, TX

    Bridge the gap: csdo edition

    $5,000
  20. Texas A&m-Corpus Christi FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Behmann brothers foundation second floor exhibit space

    $5,000
  21. The Salvation Army of Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX

    Family shelter program

    $5,000
  22. Nueces Extension Program Foundation IncRobstown, TX

    Ag awareness days

    $4,000
  23. Nueces County Jr Live Stock ShowCorpus Christi, TX

    Buyer # 2098 bill number: 60

    $3,700
  24. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal BendCorp Christi, TX

    Bright futures scholarship program for youth

    $3,000
  25. Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal BendPortland, TX

    General support

    $3,000
  26. Corpus Christi Education FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Ccisd robotics program

    $3,000
  27. St Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchRobstown, TX

    Youth ministries

    $3,000
  28. Agape RanchCorp Christi, TX

    Supportive programming for foster families/aging-out youth

    $2,500
  29. American Heart AssociationCorpus Christi, TX

    Coastal bend heart walk 2025

    $2,500
  30. Arms WideCorpus Christi, TX

    Post adoption program-corpus christi and surrounding areas

    $2,500
  31. Beeville VineyardBeeville, TX

    A hand up

    $2,500
  32. Brush Country Literacy Council IncorporatedOrange Grove, TX

    Adult education high school equivalency classes

    $2,500
  33. Choice Living CommunityCorp Christi, TX

    CLC day program support

    $2,500
  34. Christus Spohn Health System FoundationCorpus Christi, TX

    Spohn hospital kleberg med surge renovation

    $2,500
  35. Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf IncCorp Christi, TX

    Services for children, adults, and seniors who are deaf and hard of hearing

    $2,500
  36. Corpus Christi Hope House IncCorp Christi, TX

    Homeless shelter and supportive services

    $2,500
  37. Corpus Christi International Seafarer's CenterCorp Christi, TX

    General support

    $2,500
  38. Corpus Christi Metro MinistriesCorp Christi, TX

    Mini-pc's, new phone system

    $2,500
  39. Corpus Christi Police FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Police equipment program

    $2,500
  40. Corpus Christi Safe Place IncCorpus Christi, TX

    CCSPH operations 2025

    $2,500
  41. Educating Children's Future Community CenterCorp Christi, TX

    Ecf after-school tutoring program

    $2,500
  42. Family Counseling ServiceCorpus Christi, TX

    Purchase new computers

    $2,500
  43. Focus FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $2,500
  44. Focus FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    The right start

    $2,500
  45. Foster Angels of South Texas FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Bright futures in foster care

    $2,500
  46. Good Samaritan Rescue MissionCorp Christi, TX

    Operating funds for 215-bed homeless shelter

    $2,500
  47. Grow Local South TexasCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $2,500
  48. Habitat for Humanity Corpus ChristiCorp Christi, TX

    Critical repair program

    $2,500
  49. Mary McLeod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery IncCorp Christi, TX

    Childcare for low income & homeless children

    $2,500
  50. Mission 911Corp Christi, TX

    Mission 911 general operating

    $2,500
  51. Mission of Mercy IncCorp Christi, TX

    Medical supplies, it upgrades to improve medical outcomes

    $2,500
  52. Orange Grove Education FoundationOrange Grove, TX

    Elementary playground fund

    $2,500
  53. Peewee's Pet Adoption World and Sanctuary IncCorp Christi, TX

    Spay/neuter/treat 2025

    $2,500
  54. Peewee's Pet Adoption World and Sanctuary IncCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $2,500
  55. Pregnancy Center of the Coastal BendCorpus Christi, TX

    Pregnancy center support

    $2,500
  56. Reaching Our Neighbors Charitable FoundationPortland, TX

    Build-a-home

    $2,500
  57. Restoration Hunger Relief IncCorp Christi, TX

    Operation feed the needy families in the community 2025

    $2,500
  58. Shelter A Mutt IncCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $2,500
  59. South Texas Institute for the ArtsCorp Christi, TX

    Youth education programs

    $2,500
  60. South Texas Lighthouse for the BlindCorpus Christi, TX

    General support

    $2,500
  61. South Texas Mission of MercyCorpus Christi, TX

    Funding for operational costs

    $2,500
  62. South Texas Public Broadcasting SystemCorp Christi, TX

    Challenge! Academic tournament 2025-2026 year

    $2,500
  63. St John Paul II High SchoolCorpus Christi, TX

    Transportation expenses

    $2,500
  64. Tennis Success IncCorp Christi, TX

    Education, tennis, and healthy living programs for underserved youth

    $2,500
  65. Texas Maritime Museum AssociationRockport, TX

    Education programming

    $2,500
  66. Texas State AquariumCorpus Christi, TX

    Texas wildlife academy

    $2,500
  67. The Miracle League of Corpus ChristiCorp Christi, TX

    Miracle league general support 2025

    $2,500
  68. The Rise SchoolCorpus Christi, TX

    Bridging the tuition gap

    $2,500
  69. Timon's MinistriesCorpus Christi, TX

    General operations funding

    $2,500
  70. Wesley Community CenterCorp Christi, TX

    Wesley community center programming 2025

    $2,500
  71. Youth Odyssey IncCorp Christi, TX

    Youth odyssey summer programming support

    $2,500
  72. YWCA Corpus ChristiCorp Christi, TX

    YWCA ywteen program

    $2,500
  73. Allie's Haven Animal RescueFort Worth, TX

    2025 donations

    $2,000
  74. Coastal Bend Food BankCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $2,000
  75. Humane Society of Aransas CountyFulton, TX

    Low-cost spay & neuter program

    $2,000
  76. Humane Society of Aransas CountyFulton, TX

    2025 donations

    $2,000
  77. Jared Hunt 512 Memorial Fund CorporationRobstown, TX

    Scholarship fund

    $2,000
  78. Peewee's Pet Adoption World and Sanctuary IncCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $2,000
  79. Shelter A Mutt IncCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $2,000
  80. Texas State AquariumCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $2,000
  81. St John Nepomucene Catholic ChurchRobstown, TX

    2025 donation

    $1,500
  82. Nueces County Jr Livestock ShowCorpus Christi, TX

    Buyer # 2098 - add on's

    $1,300
  83. Art Center of Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX

    Family art time

    $1,000
  84. Camp AranzazuRockport, TX

    Sport equipment for adapted games

    $1,000
  85. Camp ZephyrSandia, TX

    Starlink internet

    $1,000
  86. Casa of Nueces CountyCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 casa volunteer program

    $1,000
  87. Je'sani Smith FoundationCorp Christi, TX

    Rip current education

    $1,000
  88. New Life Refuge MinistriesCorp Christi, TX

    Homes of hope education program

    $1,000
  89. Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TX

    Back-to-school brigade corpus christi

    $1,000
  90. Robstown Area Historical MuseumRobstown, TX

    2025 donation

    $1,000
  91. Sisters of ProvidenceSaint Mary of the Wood, IN

    Vacations and providence teen ministry

    $1,000
  92. Sisters of ProvidenceSaint Mary of the Wood, IN

    2025 donation

    $1,000
  93. South Texas Public Broadcasting SystemCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $1,000
  94. The Spirit CenterCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 donation

    $1,000
  95. Catholic CharitiesCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $500
  96. Corpus Christi Hope House IncCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $500
  97. Corpus Christi Metro MinistriesCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $500
  98. Good Samaritan Rescue MissionCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $500
  99. Jim Wells County Fair AssociationAlice, TX

    2024 add-ons - jim wells county fair association

    $500
  100. Kings Crossing Prison MinistriesCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $500
  101. Nueces County Junior Livestock ShowCorpus Christi, TX

    10 jackets - carcass steer top ten carcass exhibitors

    $500
  102. Pregnancy Center of the Coastal BendCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $500
  103. The Spirit CenterCorpus Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $500
  104. Women's Shelter of South TexasCorp Christi, TX

    2025 donations

    $500
  105. Nueces County Junior Livestock ShowCorpus Christi, TX

    1 buckle - carcass steer grand champion

    $145
  106. Nueces County Junior Livestock ShowCorpus Christi, TX

    1 buckle - carcass steer reserve champion

    $145

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education8 grants $54,55028% of the total
  2. Human services17 grants $38,00019% of the total
  3. Animals11 grants $35,00018% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $13,0007% of the total
  5. Religion2 grants $12,5006% of the total
  6. Arts and culture5 grants $9,5005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes15 grants $34,00017% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas104 grants $361,840
  2. Indiana2 grants $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Sherry M KosarekPRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $37,500
  • T Mark AndersonVICE PRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $300
  • Nancy Kosarek LindellSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $300
  • Daniel BluntzerTREASURER Hours 5Pay $300
  • Tristin Kosarek-ButlerDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $300
  • Eric BluntzerDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $300

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