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James Bell Lapsley Trust

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 436064898

James Bell Lapsley Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,588 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $59,294 and the largest $59,294. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $112,020 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$82,0802$2.5 million
2024$112,0202$2.7 million
2025$118,5882$2.9 million

How to apply

James Bell Lapsley Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James Bell Lapsley Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri2$118,588

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation Army
Kansas City, MO
Unrestricted general$59,294
Childrens Mercy Hospital Fdn
Kansas City, MO
Unrestricted general$59,294

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Bell Lapsley Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James Bell Lapsley Trust give?

$118,588 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $59,294.

Who runs James Bell Lapsley Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does James Bell Lapsley Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.

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