The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation is a private foundation in Lufkin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,500 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$155,500
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,500 the year before.
2% 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 | $111,500 | 44 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $128,500 | 46 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $155,500 | 46 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation 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 The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 46 | $155,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Burke Center | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Brothers in White Chapel Inc | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lufkin | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Chi St Luke's | Health | $6,000 |
| 12th Man Foundation | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Angelina Arts Alliance | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Angelina County Second Helpings Inc | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Book Buddies of East Texas | Educational | $5,000 |
| Harold's House | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Piney Woods Fine Arts Association | General charitable | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Educational | $5,000 |
| Stubblefield Learning Center | Educational | $5,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital | Health | $5,000 |
| The Joseph House | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Services Council | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Angelina College | General charitable | $4,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | Educational | $4,000 |
| The History Center | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Detcog | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Angelina County Bar Association | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Angelina Drug and Alcohol Council | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Angelina Heart Alliance | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Buckner Foundation | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Bullet | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Community Food Drive | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Lufkin | General charitable | $1,000 |
| East Texas Cancer Alliance of Hope | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Ellen Trout Zoo | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Family Crisis Center of East Texas | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Festival | General charitable | $1,000 |
| George H Henderson Expo Center | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Hospice in the Pines | Health | $1,000 |
| John Outlaw Foundation | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Lufkin | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Men's Fieldhouse | Educational | $1,000 |
| Monastery of the Infant Jesus | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum of East Texas | Educational | $1,000 |
| Pineywoods Transportation Club | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Rube Sessions Memorial Library | General charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Randy George
- Fred Knapp Jr
- Robin Trout
Questions people ask
Does The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation give?
$155,500 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Randy George (President), Fred Knapp Jr (Vice President) and Robin Trout (Secretary/Treas).
What does The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.