TJ Brown & Ca Lupton Foundation
Accepts applications
TJ Brown & Ca Lupton Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $560,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.8 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$560,000
- Assets$59.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $2.7 million | 22 | $52.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 22 | $57.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 17 | $59.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Geren PO Box 1629, Fort Worth, TX 76101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 738-1804 |
| What to submit | Written application only |
| Restrictions | Charitable purposes within the united states |
What TJ Brown & Ca Lupton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $2.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TCU - Flying T Club | Charitable | $560,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Charitable | $540,000 |
| TCU - Athletics Human Performance Center | Charitable | $466,667 |
| National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | Charitable | $335,000 |
| Event Facilities Fort Worth | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Charitable | $200,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Saving Hope Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Cook Children's Medical Center | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre | Cultural | $35,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | Charitable | $30,000 |
| TCU - Rhino Project | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Zach Theater | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Gill Children's Services Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cassata High School | Educational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Lupton Geren
- Kit Tennison Moncrief
- Lee Lupton Tennison
- Mary Tavener Holmes
Questions people ask
Does TJ Brown & Ca Lupton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does TJ Brown & Ca Lupton Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs TJ Brown & Ca Lupton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Lupton Geren (Director), Kit Tennison Moncrief (Director), Lee Lupton Tennison (Director) and Mary Tavener Holmes (Director).
What does TJ Brown & Ca Lupton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.