Julia Lee Taubert Foundation
The Julia Lee Taubert Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita Falls, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Texas, including organizations in Wichita Falls.
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation at a glance
In short: Julia Lee Taubert Foundation gave $96K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,333
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,656,811
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Julia Lee Taubert Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2304 Midwestern Pkwy Ste 206, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Phone: (940) 500-4470
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julia Lee Taubert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls ($22K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 8% to recipients in Arkansas. The remaining reported shares were 6% in an unidentified state, 3% in New York, and 2% in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Julia Lee Taubert Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $98K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls Wichita Falls, TX | Operations | $22,000 |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | Operations | $19,000 |
| Christ Church NWA Fayetteville, AR | Operations | $7,500 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Operations | $6,000 |
| Montague Cowboy Church Montague, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Hands to Hands Wichita Falls, TX | Operations | $4,000 |
| Arch of Wichita County Wichita Falls, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
| CASA of Red River Wichita Falls, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
| Faith Mission Wichita Falls, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
| First Step Inc Wichita Falls, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,656,811 | $84,159 | $109,113 | $96,000 | 18 | $96,000 | $78,684 | $89,860 |
| 2023 | $1,681,765 | $72,279 | $104,411 | $80,000 | 14 | $80,000 | $66,854 | $89,850 |
| 2022 | $1,713,897 | $974,218 | $107,967 | $98,000 | 15 | $98,000 | $969,818 | $83,547 |
| 2021 | $847,646 | $66,437 | $78,425 | $68,400 | 11 | $68,400 | $61,516 | $91,919 |
| 2020 | $859,634 | $34,799 | $68,768 | $60,000 | 16 | — | $30,799 | $74,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julia Lee Taubert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for youth programs, education, churches, and community-service organizations. The Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls says its mission is to fund the club’s programs, help cover operating costs, and support activities for local youth. The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank describes its mission as “strengthening communities to fight hunger with food, education, and advocacy.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $96,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $22,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $22,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls and $19,000 to Midwestern State University, both for operations; $7,500 to Christ Church NWA for operations; and $6,000 to St James Episcopal Church for operations. The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kayla R. Henderson as secretary/treasurer and Donald J. Hupp as president.
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation is led by Donald J. Hupp, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald J. Hupp
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Kayla R. Henderson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Donald J Hupp (President).
Frequently asked questions about Julia Lee Taubert Foundation
How much does Julia Lee Taubert Foundation give each year?
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation gave $96K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 14 grants.
What is Julia Lee Taubert Foundation's typical grant size?
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,333, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Julia Lee Taubert Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Julia Lee Taubert Foundation give grants?
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita Falls, TX (13 grants).
Does Julia Lee Taubert Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Julia Lee Taubert Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (18 grants).
Who are Julia Lee Taubert Foundation's largest grantees?
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls ($22,000), Midwestern State University ($19,000) and Christ Church NWA ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Julia Lee Taubert Foundation?
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julia Lee Taubert Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for youth programs, education, churches, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julia Lee Taubert Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julia Lee Taubert Foundation's EIN?
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2548812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Julia Lee Taubert Foundation 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.
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