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Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation: 58 grants to organizations, $1.7 million (tax year ended September 2025)
Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation, a private foundation in Nacogdoches, TX, paid 58 grants to organizations totaling $1,726,102 in its tax year ended September 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on January 23, 2026. The largest was $250,000 to Libertlooneyville Volunteer Fire Department in Cushing, TX for radios.
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- EIN
- 752717755
- Based in
- Nacogdoches, TX
- Assets
- $36,462,223
- Grants paid
- $1,726,102
- Tax year ended
- September 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended September 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed January 23, 2026, IRS object ID 202630239349100413. It reported $1,726,102 in grants paid; 58 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertlooneyville Volunteer Fire Department | Cushing, TX | Radios | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Village Nac | Nacogdoches, TX | Bath/laundry house renovation | Religion-related | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nacogoches Law Enforcement Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $144,795 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches Isd Education Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarships | Education | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nacogdoches Boys Youth Baseball Association | Nacodoches, TX | Field restoration | $109,365 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Club of Deep East TX | Nacogdoches, TX | Air conditioner replacement | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office | Nacogdoches, TX | 2 ford f-150 police package | $80,431 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches County Hospital District | Nacogdoches, TX | Radio equipment upgrade | $51,077 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Historic Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches, TX | Robertson photo etx research center | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Glory Gang Ministries | Nacogdoches, TX | Bus ministries | Religion-related | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Love Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | Shared table program | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Millard's Crossing | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches County Chamber Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | Building repairs | Community improvement and capacity building | $45,551 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nacogdoches Hero Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | Vfw roof project | Human services | $34,677 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarships | $30,608 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Club of Deep East TX | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches County Youth Livestock Association | Nacogdoches, TX | Pineywoods fair jr steer show | Youth development | $27,150 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Helping House | Nacogdoches, TX | Fencing and locking system | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Humane Society of Nacogdoches County | Nacogdoches, TX | Sponsor "paws" banquet | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas A&M University | College Station, TX | Scholarships | $18,572 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | Scholarships | $17,448 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christ Episcopal School | Nacogdoches, TX | Computer system upgrade | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fredonial Hill Baptist Academy | Nacogdoches, TX | Playground equipment | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Regents Academy of Nacogdoches Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | Equipment | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| God's Open Door To Eternal Life Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | Awnings | $13,789 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bridges International | Austin, TX | Annual crusade for christ | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christian Women's Job Corp | Nacogdoches, TX | Women's support program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Christian Church | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Christian Church | Nacgodoches, TX | Furniture | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Love Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches Hope Food Pantry | Nacogdoches, TX | Food pantry | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches Senior Center | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | Scholarship | $9,829 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Historic Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches, TX | Signage for downtown buildings | Arts, culture and humanities | $9,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nacogdoches County Youth Commercial Heifer Show | Garrison, TX | General purposes | $9,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Heartbeat Pregnancy Center | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $6,450 | apps.irs.gov | |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | Scholarships | Education | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX | Scholarships | $5,165 | apps.irs.gov | |
| East Texas Food Bank | Tyler, TX | General operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nac Foster Rescue | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | Animal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Solid Foundation Association | Nacogdoches, TX | Gala sponsor | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Azleway Children's Services | Nacogdoches, TX | Easter & christmas celebration | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community RX | Nacogdoches, TX | Medication program | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stonewall Nac Community Center | Nacogdoches, TX | Coat project | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Scholarships | $2,725 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater East Texas Community Action Program | Nacogdoches, TX | Project sos | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Village Nac | Nacogdoches, TX | Spring gala support | Religion-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Angelina College | Lufkin, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | Scholarships | Education | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Panola College | Carthage, TX | Scholarships | $1,508 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Concerned Black Men | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarship gala support | $1,400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarships | $1,225 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Solid Foundation Association | Nacogdoches, TX | Car project | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Texas College | Killeen, TX | Scholarships | $549 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarships | $486 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lone Star College | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $52 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended September 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed January 23, 2025, IRS object ID 202520239349100107. It reported $1,525,218 in grants paid; 54 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Historic Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches, TX | Ej campbell statue | Arts, culture and humanities | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Humane Society of Nacogdoches County | Nacogdoches, TX | Spay & neuter program | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Millard's Crossing | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $140,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Love Inc | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $126,358 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Christian Church | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $101,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Village Nac | Nacogdoches, TX | Move baptist scout house | Religion-related | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nacogoches Law Enforcement Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | Stop the bleed program | $87,887 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Millard's Crossing | Nacogdoches, TX | New restrooms | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fairview Methodist Church | Nacogdoches, TX | General purposes | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Historic Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches, TX | General purposes | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Glory Gang Ministries | Nacogdoches, TX | Bus ministries | Religion-related | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nacogdoches Airport Improvement Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | Public and societal benefit | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christian Women's Job Corp | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarships | $27,859 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Heartbeat Pregnancy Center | Nacogdoches, TX | General purposes | $26,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lamp-Lite Theater | Nacogdoches, TX | General purposes | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Solid Foundation Association | Nacogdoches, TX | Banquet sponsor | Education | $23,403 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nacogdoches County Youth Livestock Association | Nacogdoches, TX | Pineywoods fair jr steer show | Youth development | $23,400 | apps.irs.gov |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | Scholarships | $22,509 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas A&M University | College Station, TX | Scholarships | $20,890 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Melrose VFD | Nacogdoces, TX | General operations | $16,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches County Youth Commercial Heifer Show | Garrison, TX | General purposes | $14,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | Scholarships | $11,175 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | Scholarships | $10,884 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nac Foster Rescue | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | Animal-related | $10,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bridges International | Austin, TX | Annual crusade for christ | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | General operations | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nacogdoches Senior Center | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sfasu Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | Shop with a cop | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Le Tourneau University | Longview, TX | Scholarships | $8,472 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $7,508 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trail Life | Nacogdoches, TX | Honor of billy earley | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX | Scholarships | $7,244 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loco Valley Volunteer Fire Department | Nacogdoches, TX | Donation | $7,153 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Panola College | Carthage, TX | Scholarships | $6,083 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community RX | Nacogdoches, TX | General operations | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarships | $5,557 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Calvary Baptist Church | Nacogdoches, TX | Sancitity for life | $5,200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Garrison | Garrison, TX | Park group | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Driving Jacks | Nacogdoches, TX | General purpose | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| East Texas Food Bank | Tyler, TX | General operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nacogdoches County Chamber Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | Gateway sponsorship | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | Scholarship | $3,571 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stonewall Nac Community Center | Nacogdoches, TX | Coat project | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Scholarships | $2,077 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Concerned Black Men | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarship gala support | $1,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Angelina College | Lufkin, TX | Scholarships | $1,587 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jacksonville College | Jacksonville, TX | Scholarship | Education | $1,495 | apps.irs.gov |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | Scholarships | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater East Texas Community Action Program | Nacogdoches, TX | Project sos | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Houston Downtown | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Scholarships | $606 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mission Upreach | Longview, TX | General purposes | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Religion-related | $402,500 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $259,500 |
| Education | $204,898 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $50,551 |
| Youth development | $50,550 |
| Public and societal benefit | $50,000 |
| Human services | $44,677 |
| Animal-related | $15,500 |
States funded
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Updated January 23, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.