Mary Potishman Lard Trust
Accepts applications
Mary Potishman Lard Trust is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$45.9 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 84 | $43.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 94 | $45.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walker C Friedman 604 East 4th Street Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 334-0144 |
| What to submit | Name of organization, purpose, location, reason and amount |
What Mary Potishman Lard Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 89 | $1.9 million |
| Florida | 1 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Health Foundation | Program support | $150,000 |
| Amon Carter Museum of American Art | General operating | $150,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $150,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Tennis program support | $100,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Capital Campaign | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | General support | $75,000 |
| Bonton Farms | General support | $50,000 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network | Program support | $50,000 |
| Baylor Health Care System | General support | $40,000 |
| Family First | Program support | $40,000 |
| Momentous Institute | Program support | $40,000 |
| Providence Christian School | Program support | $37,500 |
| Fort Worth Country Day Fund | General operations | $30,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Parts and Labor Artist Residency | General operating | $30,000 |
| National Cutting Horse Assn Benefitting Utsw Medical Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Arlington Heights Hs - Art Dept | Program support | $25,000 |
| Breck School | General support | $25,000 |
| The Cliburn | Program support | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Report | General operations | $25,000 |
| Gill Children's Services | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Human Impact | General support | $25,000 |
| Kimball Art Museum | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Mabee Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General operating | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Children | Program support | $20,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | General operations | $20,000 |
| Key School and Training Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Methodist Justice Ministry | Program support | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | General operating | $20,000 |
| Texas 2036 | General operations | $20,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant County | General operations | $20,000 |
| Casa Manana | Program support | $15,000 |
| Cowtown Clubhouse | Program support | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep | General operations | $15,000 |
| Hill School | General operating | $15,000 |
| Hope on Short Final | Program support | $15,000 |
| Just Say Yes | Program support | $15,000 |
| Manegait Therapeutic Horsemanship | Program support | $15,000 |
| Performing Arts Fort Worth | Program support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walker C Friedman
- Alan D Friedman
- Bayard Friedman
- Dillon W Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Mary Potishman Lard Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mary Potishman Lard Trust give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mary Potishman Lard Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Walker C Friedman (Co-Trustee), Alan D Friedman (Co-Trustee), Bayard Friedman (Co-Trustee) and Dillon W Friedman (Co-Trustee).
What does Mary Potishman Lard Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.