Private foundation · EIN 75-2953224 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lupe Murchison Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $50K. 93% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Must be an irc qualified charitable organization-the foundation contributes to irc charitable organizations, focusing primarily on (i) qualified charitable organization that administer the funding of programs that…

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$2.4M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
93%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$60M

How to apply

Application should be submitted in writing and include internal revenue code organization status. Contact: Jerry V Smith Trustee, 16250 Knoll Trail Drive Suite 110, Dallas, Tx, 9722482200 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must be an irc qualified charitable organization-the foundation contributes to irc charitable organizations, focusing primarily on (i) qualified charitable organization that administer the funding of programs that provide eductational and medical benefits to children, (ii) qualified charitable organizations that administer the funding of student scholarships, and (iii) grants to the southwestern medical foundation.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 27 of 28 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southwestern Medical FoundationDallas, TX$500,000 for The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research$500K
The Men of NehemiahDallas, TX$100,000.00 Restricted to "Building Futures" Expansion Project, $200,000 to Operations.$300K
Methodist Health System FoundationDallas, TXRestricted to NICU Transformation$250K
First Liberty InstitutePlano, TXWherever it is needed most.$125K
Cornerstone Community Development CDallas, TXWherever it is needed most.$100K
Scholarshot IncDallas, TXWherever it is needed most.$100K
Momentous InstituteDallas, TXWherever it is needed most.$100K
Mercy StreetDallas, TXWherever it is needed most.$100K
Council for LifeDallas, TX$100,000 for Celebrating Life Luncheon$100K
Search Ministries IncFrisco, TXWherever it is needed most.$75K
Advocates for Community TransformatDallas, TXWherever it is needed most.$50K
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TXWherever it is needed most$50K
Ursuline Academy of DallasDallas, TXRestricted to Ursuline Learning Lab$50K
Elevate DallasDallas, TXWherever it is needed most.$50K
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights MDallas, TXRestricted to education dept.$25K
Center for Study of New TestamentPlano, TXWherever it is needed most.$25K
Restoration Outreach of DallasDallas, TXWherever it is needed most.$25K
Labeled LovedPlano, TXWherever it is needed most.$25K
Ranching Heritage AssociationLubbock, TXLupe Murchison Foundation Endowment$25K
Cornerstone Crossroads AcademyDallas, TXFor Wherever it is needed most.$25K
Union Gospel Mission DallasDallas, TXWherever it is needed most$25K
Grace Line MinistryDallas, TXWherever it is needed most.$25K
United World MissionCharlotte, NCOverseas Council$25K
Catholic Pro-Life CommunityDallas, TXRestricted to Project Gabriel Ministry (Assisting Pregnant Women in Crisis)$25K
Texas Tech Foundation IncLubbock, TXRestricted to The Big Cure Endowment$25K
Texas Scorecard Citizens News GuildLeander, TXWherever it is needed most.$25K
Allocated Charitable From K-1sDenver, CODonations are allocated from investments beyond the foundation's control or oversight.$244

By state: Texas 26 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Lupe Murchison Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Jerry V Smith Ttee, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lupe Murchison Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application should be submitted in writing and include internal revenue code organization status. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Lupe Murchison Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.4M across 28 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Lupe Murchison Foundation give?

Texas (26 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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