The Frill Foundation
Accepts applications
The Frill Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $518,500 the year before.
61% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $518,500 | 19 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 31 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katherine Lummis 301 Commerce Street Suite 1380, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 992-1312 |
| What to submit | Written form with description of charity, tax-exempt status and mission statements. |
| Deadlines | October 1 |
What The Frill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $935,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Valley School | Mscamardo - 11/05/25 03:22pm worksheet private foundation | $150,000 |
| The Cliburn Foundation | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $90,000 |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Gill Children's Services Inc | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $50,400 |
| Episcopal High School | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Texas Health Resources | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Mother's Milk Bank of North Texas | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $43,000 |
| Alliance for Children | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Great Hearts Lakeside | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $38,100 |
| Catholic Charities | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Peloton University Inc | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Project 4031 Inc | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Safe Haven | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Parenting Center | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Fort Worth Report | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Historic Fort Worth | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| The Refuge for Women | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Urban Roots NTX | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Dayna's Footprints | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - Maybee Center | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Steps of Faith | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Hill School | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Laundry Love Fort Worth | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| You Gotta Believe Football Camp | To further their exclusively charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Design Inspirations | To further their exclusively charitable purposes | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Palmer Bradley Lummis
- Katherine Lummis
- Anne L Wright
- Gaylord G Lummis
- Palmer B Lummis Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Frill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1.
How much does The Frill Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Frill Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Palmer Bradley Lummis (President), Katherine Lummis (Vp/Treasurer), Anne L Wright (Vp/Secretary) and Gaylord G Lummis (Vp/Asst Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Frill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.