Lewis H Pool Foundation
Accepts applications
Lewis H Pool Foundation is a private foundation in Carthage, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,350 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $21,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$112,350
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$21,250
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $97,115 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,179 | 22 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $97,115 | 28 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $112,350 | 25 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew C Pool 17804 Cedar Creek Canyon DR, Dallas, TX 75252 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 771-9225 |
| What to submit | Furnish correct name, address, and telephone number of applicant; brief resume of (1) operations, (2) explanation of the request evidencing the need, the services to be rendered, how and when members of the public will benefit. |
| Restrictions | Policy of primarily making grants to projects located in panola county areas. Grants made only to a government unit exempt under irc code or a non-profit, charitable organization having an exempt letter from the IRS evidencing that it is such an organization. |
What Lewis H Pool Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $77,350 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $18,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CISD Education Foundation | General operations | $21,250 |
| Panola College Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Living Hope for Honduras | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Albuquerque Academy | General operations | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Blvd Church of Christ | General operations | $5,000 |
| Prestoncrest Church of Christ | General operations | $5,000 |
| Christ's Family Clinic | general operations | $5,000 |
| Christian Works | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Methodist Children's Home | General operations | $3,000 |
| Gold Network of East Texas | General Operations | $2,700 |
| Presbyterian Ear Institute | General Operations | $2,500 |
| East Texas Food Bank | General operations | $2,000 |
| Mission Carthage | General operations | $2,000 |
| Individual | General Operations | $2,000 |
| TCA Independent Social Committee | General Operations | $2,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Carthage Fire Department | General operations | $1,900 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Ramah Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund | General operations | $1,000 |
| Strong Cemetery Endowment Trust | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Sammy Brown Library | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Panola County Chamber of Commerce | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Sundance Aquatic Association | General Operations | $500 |
| Pioneer Presbyterian Church | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Pool
- Matthew C Pool
- Molly Pool Cheves
Questions people ask
Does Lewis H Pool Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lewis H Pool Foundation give?
$112,350 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lewis H Pool Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn Pool (Trustee), Matthew C Pool (Trustee) and Molly Pool Cheves (Trustee).
What does Lewis H Pool Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.