Spears Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Spears Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lubbock, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$155,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,005 the year before.
0% 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 | $130,365 | 14 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $124,005 | 14 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 12 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Spears Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Spears Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $117,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $18,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Generation Next | General operations | $40,000 |
| Baylor University | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Texas Baptist Missions Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Pre-Born | General purposes | $18,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General operations | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Redeemer Church | General operations | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General operations | $10,000 |
| Murphy Ministries | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Wayland Baptist University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Baptist University of the Americas | General operations | $5,000 |
| Partners in Development Worldwide | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathleen Spears
Questions people ask
Does Spears Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spears Charitable Trust give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Spears Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathleen Spears (Co-Trustee).
What does Spears Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.