Beth and Thomas a Lupton
Beth and Thomas a Lupton is a private foundation based in Hixson, Tennessee. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $100,500 to charitable organizations, including a school, churches, and other nonprofits.
Beth and Thomas a Lupton at a glance
In short: Beth and Thomas a Lupton gave $101K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,500
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,281
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,303,199
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Beth and Thomas a Lupton
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 Eagle Drive, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: (423) 894-3420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beth and Thomas a Lupton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($35K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 27% to recipients in Georgia. Recipients in North Carolina and Virginia each received 5% of grant dollars, while New York recipients received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Beth and Thomas a Lupton gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $1.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Chattanooga, TN | Operating Expenses | $35,000 |
| Cancer Foundation Athens, GA | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Baylor School Chattanooga, TN | Operating Expenses | $13,000 |
| Alps Road Presbyterian Church Athens, GA | Operating Expenses | $8,000 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network Virginia Beach, VA | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| John Fontaine Jr Charity Chattanooga, TN | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Camp Merrie-Woode Sapphire, NC | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Pursuit of Happiness Chattanooga, TN | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Athens, GA | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,303,199 | $73,793 | $112,652 | $100,500 | 16 | $101,819 | $64,317 | $83,037 |
| 2024 | $1,342,253 | $56,551 | $85,863 | $75,500 | 12 | $76,718 | $47,660 | $81,066 |
| 2023 | $1,371,565 | $-74,584 | $68,932 | $59,000 | 12 | $60,164 | $18,250 | $72,688 |
| 2022 | $1,515,081 | $-34,607 | $10,444 | — | — | $1,257 | $27,652 | $74,974 |
| 2021 | $1,560,132 | $22,416 | $7,405 | — | — | $1,496 | $18,325 | $78,015 |
| 2020 | $1,638,699 | $3,694 | $1,002,016 | $1,000,000 | 1 | — | $3,694 | $49,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beth and Thomas a Lupton reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including Baylor School, churches, and nonprofits involved in areas such as cancer-related work, food assistance, and Christian ministry.
Baylor School describes its mission as fostering in students “both the ability and the desire to make a positive difference in the world.” Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Child Evangelism Fellowship describes itself as a ministry to children that partners with churches to reach and disciple children and connect them to local Bible-believing churches.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $100,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest reported grants included $35,000 to First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee; $15,000 to Cancer Foundation in Athens, Georgia; and $13,000 to Baylor School in Chattanooga. The filing lists operating expenses as the purpose for these grants. Other reported awards included $8,000 to Alps Road Presbyterian Church, $5,000 each to Christian Broadcasting Network and John Fontaine Jr Charity, and $2,500 each to Camp Merrie-Woode, Pursuit of Happiness, Samaritan’s Purse, The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Friends of the Tivoli, and Renew Mens Discipleship Ministry. Child Evangelism Fellowship in Montgomery, Alabama, also received $2,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Kimbriel Marley Lupton Strang, Thomas Allen Lupton III, and Beth Maddin Lupton Crimmins.
Beth and Thomas a Lupton's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Maddin Lupton Crimmins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimbriel Marley Lupton Strang
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Allen Lupton III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Beth and Thomas a Lupton
How much does Beth and Thomas a Lupton give each year?
Beth and Thomas a Lupton gave $101K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 12 grants.
What is Beth and Thomas a Lupton's typical grant size?
Beth and Thomas a Lupton's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,281, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beth and Thomas a Lupton give grants?
Beth and Thomas a Lupton gives mostly in Tennessee: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (5 grants) and Athens, GA (4 grants).
Does Beth and Thomas a Lupton give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Beth and Thomas a Lupton's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beth and Thomas a Lupton's largest grantees?
Beth and Thomas a Lupton's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($35,000), Cancer Foundation ($15,000) and Baylor School ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beth and Thomas a Lupton?
Beth and Thomas a Lupton reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beth and Thomas a Lupton fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including Baylor School, churches, and nonprofits involved in areas such as cancer-related work, food assistance, and Christian ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beth and Thomas a Lupton?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beth and Thomas a Lupton's EIN?
Beth and Thomas a Lupton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1284779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Beth and Thomas a Lupton accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Beth and Thomas a Lupton funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/beth-and-thomas-a-lupton-morg_12ea534220994ce7811392731aae5ec8
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