I D & Marguerite Fairchild Foundation
Accepts applications
I D & Marguerite Fairchild Foundation is a private foundation in Lufkin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $500,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $29,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$500,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$29,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $402,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $402,000 | 13 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 10 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Phil Medford President PO Box 150143, Lufkin, TX 75915-0143 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (936) 675-0334 |
| What to submit | Furnish correct name, address and phone number of applicant: brief resume of 1) operation, 2) explanation of the request evidencing the need, the services to be rendered, and how and when members of the public will be benefited. |
| Restrictions | The foundation has a policy of primarily making grants to projects located in the angelina county area. Grants are made only to a governmental unit exempt under the IRS code or a non-profit, charitable organization having an exempt letter from the IRS evidencing that it is such an organization. |
What I D & Marguerite Fairchild Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts - Office of the Dean | General operations | $250,000 |
| Museum of East Texas | Education and endowment | $62,000 |
| Ellen Trout Zoo | Animal acquisition | $40,000 |
| TLL Temple Library | General operations | $40,000 |
| Angelina Art Alliance | Education & endowment | $36,000 |
| Texas Forestry Museum | Education & endowment | $22,000 |
| Lufkin Isd Education | General operations | $20,000 |
| Angelina College Foundation | Education & endowment | $20,000 |
| McMullen Memorial Libary | General operations | $5,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C James Haley Jr
- Mary Duncan
- Phil Medford
- Jay Shands
- Bob Flournoy
- Ellen Temple
- Melvin R Todd
- Aimee Slusher
- Hunter Haglund
Questions people ask
Does I D & Marguerite Fairchild Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does I D & Marguerite Fairchild Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $29,000.
Who runs I D & Marguerite Fairchild Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists C James Haley Jr (Director), Mary Duncan (Director), Phil Medford (President) and Jay Shands (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does I D & Marguerite Fairchild Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.