Kuykendall Foundation
Accepts applications
Kuykendall Foundation is a private foundation in Lubbock, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,500 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $13,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$159,500
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $147,500 the year before.
5% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | 36 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $147,500 | 39 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $159,500 | 38 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karol K Tarbox 806 698-6614 3223 South Loop 289 Suite 240M, Lubbock, TX 79423-1348 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 698-6614 |
| What to submit | No formal application required |
| Restrictions | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational organizations |
What Kuykendall Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | $159,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Christian Church | General use | $13,500 |
| Refuge Services Inc | General use | $10,500 |
| Lubbock Meals on Wheels Inc | General use | $7,000 |
| Hospice of the South Plains | General use | $7,000 |
| Family Promise of Lubbock Inc | General use | $6,500 |
| Crime Line | General use | $6,000 |
| Lubbock Area United Way | General use | $6,000 |
| South Plains Food Bank | General use | $6,000 |
| Texas Boys Ranch | General use | $5,500 |
| Arrington Cancer Center | General use | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General use | $5,000 |
| Casa of the South Plains Inc | General use | $4,500 |
| Breedlove Dehydration Foods | General use | $4,000 |
| Childrens Home of Lubbock | General use | $4,000 |
| Dream Center | General use | $4,000 |
| High Point Village | General use | $4,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General use | $4,000 |
| Open Door | General use | $4,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas | General use | $4,000 |
| YWCA of Lubbock | General use | $4,000 |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock | General use | $3,500 |
| Parkridge Med Clinic | General use | $3,500 |
| The Rotary Club of Lubbock | General use | $3,000 |
| Womens Protective Service | General use | $3,000 |
| Echo | Generl use | $3,000 |
| New Legacy Home | General use | $3,000 |
| A Place Called Home | General use | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA Ttu | General use | $3,000 |
| Alcoholic Recovery Center | General use | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock | General use | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hope Lodge | General use | $2,000 |
| Lakeridge United Methodist Church | General use | $2,000 |
| Lubbock Ranching Heritage Association | General use | $2,000 |
| Lubbock Symphony Orchestra | General use | $2,000 |
| Museum of Texas Tech University Assoc | General use | $2,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center | General use | $2,000 |
| Ttu SW Collection | General use | $2,000 |
| Lubbock Impact | General use | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kirk A Schneider
- Karol K Tarbox
- Don R Kuykendall
- Nancy Carter
- Marlene Hutton
Questions people ask
Does Kuykendall Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kuykendall Foundation give?
$159,500 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Kuykendall Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kirk A Schneider (Trustee), Karol K Tarbox (Trustee/Manager), Don R Kuykendall (Trustee) and Nancy Carter (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kuykendall Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and faith communities.