Kuykendall Foundation
The Kuykendall Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists awards to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational organizations, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Kuykendall Foundation at a glance
In short: Kuykendall Foundation gave $160K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,500
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,197
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,276,664
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kuykendall Foundation
- How to Apply
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No formal application is required. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Karol K Tarbox 806 698-6614
Mailing address: 3223 South Loop 289 Suite 240M, Lubbock, TX 79423-1348
Phone: (806) 698-6614
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kuykendall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Christian Church ($14K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed awards include multiple organizations in Lubbock.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kuykendall Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 38 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $124K (2020) to $160K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Christian Church Lubbock, TX | General Use | $13,500 |
| Refuge Services Inc Lubbock, TX | General Use | $10,500 |
| Lubbock Meals on Wheels Inc Lubbock, TX | General Use | $7,000 |
| Hospice of the South Plains Lubbock, TX | General Use | $7,000 |
| Family Promise of Lubbock Inc Lubbock, TX | General Use | $6,500 |
| Crime Line Lubbock, TX | General Use | $6,000 |
| Lubbock Area United Way Lubbock, TX | General Use | $6,000 |
| South Plains Food Bank Lubbock, TX | General Use | $6,000 |
| Texas Boys Ranch Lubbock, TX | General Use | $5,500 |
| Arrington Cancer Center Lubbock, TX | General Use | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,276,664 | $336,798 | $171,875 | $159,500 | 38 | $162,330 | $331,867 | $142,892 |
| 2024 | $2,110,800 | $239,360 | $157,232 | $147,500 | 39 | $150,119 | $235,521 | $131,875 |
| 2023 | $2,028,672 | $161,386 | $151,291 | $140,000 | 36 | $146,159 | $158,507 | $120,468 |
| 2022 | $2,018,577 | $154,614 | $140,619 | $131,500 | 34 | $136,404 | $152,519 | $123,719 |
| 2021 | $2,005,914 | $219,784 | $139,514 | $129,500 | 33 | $134,664 | $217,964 | $134,463 |
| 2020 | $1,930,219 | $123,137 | $130,167 | $123,500 | 36 | — | $122,145 | $117,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kuykendall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 filing states that awards are restricted to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational organizations.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of charitable work. Refuge Services Inc. describes its mission as enhancing individuals’ and families’ physical, mental, and spiritual functioning. Lubbock Meals on Wheels Inc. provides home-delivered meals and friendly contact to homebound, elderly, or disabled people. Family Promise of Lubbock Inc. works with homeless families with children toward self-sufficiency through temporary housing and supportive services. South Plains Food Bank Inc. describes its work as securing and distributing food to charitable organizations and people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $159,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $13,500, with a median of $4,000. Among the largest awards were $13,500 to First Christian Church, $10,500 to Refuge Services Inc., $7,000 each to Lubbock Meals on Wheels Inc. and Hospice of the South Plains, and $6,500 to Family Promise of Lubbock Inc. The filing describes these awards as for “general use.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kirk A. Schneider, Karol K. Tarbox, Don R. Kuykendall, Nancy Carter, and Marlene Hutton as trustees; Tarbox is also listed as manager.
Kuykendall Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Don R. Kuykendall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karol K. Tarbox
Trustee & Manager
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Hutton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk A. Schneider
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Harry L. Mayes (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jo Ann Schneider (2020) — Trustee
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 Kuykendall Foundation
How much does Kuykendall Foundation give each year?
Kuykendall Foundation gave $160K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $148K across 39 grants.
What is Kuykendall Foundation's typical grant size?
Kuykendall Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,197, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kuykendall Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Kuykendall Foundation give grants?
Kuykendall Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (37 grants).
Does Kuykendall Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Kuykendall Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kuykendall Foundation's largest grantees?
Kuykendall Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Christian Church ($13,500), Refuge Services Inc ($10,500) and Lubbock Meals on Wheels Inc ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kuykendall Foundation?
Kuykendall Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kuykendall Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing states that awards are restricted to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kuykendall Foundation?
No formal application is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kuykendall Foundation's EIN?
Kuykendall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6038612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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