Lupe Murchison Foundation
Accepts applications
Lupe Murchison Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$59.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
0% 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 | $2.5 million | 33 | $57.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 28 | $59.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jerry V Smith Trustee 16250 Knoll Trail Drive Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75248 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 248-2200 |
| What to submit | Application should be submitted in writing and include internal revenue code organization status. |
| 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. |
What Lupe Murchison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 26 | $2.4 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $244 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | $500,000 for The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research | $500,000 |
| The Men of Nehemiah | $100,000.00 Restricted to "Building Futures" Expansion Project, $200,000 to Operations. | $300,000 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Restricted to NICU Transformation | $250,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | $50,000 Restricted to LMF Endowment Scholarship, $100,000 restricted to Pastor Formation Fellowship Scholarship | $150,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | Wherever it is needed most. | $125,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Development C | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| ScholarShot Inc | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| Momentous Institute | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| Mercy Street | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| Council for Life | $100,000 for Celebrating Life Luncheon | $100,000 |
| Search Ministries Inc | Wherever it is needed most. | $75,000 |
| Advocates for Community Transformat | Wherever it is needed most. | $50,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Wherever it is needed most | $50,000 |
| Ursuline Academy of Dallas | Restricted to Ursuline Learning Lab | $50,000 |
| Elevate Dallas | Wherever it is needed most. | $50,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights M | Restricted to education dept. | $25,000 |
| Center for Study of New Testament | Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| Restoration Outreach of Dallas | Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| Labeled Loved | Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| Ranching Heritage Association | Lupe Murchison Foundation Endowment | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Crossroads Academy | For Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Dallas | Wherever it is needed most | $25,000 |
| Grace Line Ministry | Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| United World Mission | Overseas Council | $25,000 |
| Catholic Pro-Life Community | Restricted to Project Gabriel Ministry (Assisting Pregnant Women in Crisis) | $25,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Restricted to The Big Cure Endowment | $25,000 |
| Texas Scorecard Citizens News Guild | Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| Allocated Charitable from K-1s | Donations are allocated from investments beyond the foundation's control or oversight. | $244 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry V Smith
- Robert McCulloch
- D Michael Redden
Questions people ask
Does Lupe Murchison Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lupe Murchison Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lupe Murchison Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerry V Smith (Trustee), Robert McCulloch (Trustee) and D Michael Redden (Trustee).
What does Lupe Murchison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.