Martha David & Bagby Lennox Foundation
Accepts applications
Martha David & Bagby Lennox Foundation is a private foundation in Paris, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.1 million and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.1 million
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$22.8 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $918,600 | 1 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 1 | $22.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 1 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | William P Streng PO Box 188, Paris, TX 75461-0188 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 529-4802 |
| What to submit | Informational letter including purpose of organization, amount requested and other pertinent details. |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to organizations benefitting the northeast Texas area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $1.1 million |
Officers and trustees
- William P Streng
- Sam L Hocker
- Mary Clark
Questions people ask
Does Martha David & Bagby Lennox Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Martha David & Bagby Lennox Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.1 million.
Who runs Martha David & Bagby Lennox Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William P Streng (President), Sam L Hocker (Vice President) and Mary Clark (Director).