Lupe Murchison Foundation
The Lupe Murchison Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its filing says it primarily supports qualified charitable organizations that fund programs providing educational and medical benefits to children, organizations administering student scholarships, and the Southwestern Medical Foundation.
Lupe Murchison Foundation at a glance
In short: Lupe Murchison Foundation gave $2.4M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,400,244
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,723
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $59,761,048
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% 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 Lupe Murchison Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written application including IRC organization status. The filing names Trustee Jerry V. Smith as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Jerry V Smith Trustee
Mailing address: 16250 Knoll Trail Drive Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75248
Phone: (972) 248-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lupe Murchison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southwestern Medical Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 142 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Texas 99%, North Carolina 1%, and Colorado 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lupe Murchison Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 28 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.2M (2021) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas, TX | $500,000 for The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research | $500,000 |
| The Men of Nehemiah Dallas, TX | $100,000.00 Restricted to "Building Futures" Expansion Project, $200,000 to Operations. | $300,000 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation Dallas, TX | Restricted to NICU Transformation | $250,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | $50,000 Restricted to LMF Endowment Scholarship, $100,000 restricted to Pastor Formation Fellowship Scholarship | $150,000 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $125,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Development C Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| ScholarShot Inc Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| Momentous Institute Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| Mercy Street Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| Council for Life Dallas, TX | $100,000 for Celebrating Life Luncheon | $100,000 |
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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 | $59,761,048 | $4,812,662 | $3,855,924 | $2,400,244 | 28 | $2,741,192 | $3,922,156 | $2,815,915 |
| 2023 | $57,455,924 | $3,925,074 | $3,779,602 | $2,500,589 | 33 | $2,768,061 | $3,018,458 | $2,688,948 |
| 2022 | $57,387,881 | $4,093,027 | $3,501,907 | $2,355,106 | 29 | $2,625,339 | $2,896,009 | $2,758,474 |
| 2021 | $60,939,677 | $5,681,236 | $3,432,158 | $2,246,200 | 26 | $2,481,815 | $4,943,889 | $2,683,365 |
| 2020 | $53,481,108 | $2,460,186 | $3,373,702 | $2,261,184 | 26 | — | $2,134,544 | $2,451,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lupe Murchison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M 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
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated funding priorities include programs providing educational and medical benefits to children, student scholarships, and grants to the Southwestern Medical Foundation.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Southwestern Medical Foundation describes its work as advancing medical education, research, and patient care. ScholarShot says it supports first-generation students pursuing career-ready certificates or degrees. Momentous Institute describes its work as providing mental health services, education, and professional training for children, families, and communities. Mercy Street says it works with inner-city youth through Christian mentorship, sports, mentoring, and leadership programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $2,400,244. Grants ranged from $244 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $500,000 to Southwestern Medical Foundation for the Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research. Other notable grants included $300,000 to The Men of Nehemiah, including support for its Building Futures Expansion Project and operations; $250,000 to Methodist Health System Foundation for a NICU transformation; and $150,000 to Dallas Theological Seminary for scholarships. First Liberty Institute received $125,000. Cornerstone Community Development, ScholarShot, Momentous Institute, Mercy Street, and Council for Life each received $100,000.
The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in writing and include the organization’s Internal Revenue Code status. Applicants must be IRC-qualified charitable organizations, and the foundation’s stated priorities are charitable organizations funding children’s educational and medical benefits, student scholarships, and grants to Southwestern Medical Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerry V. Smith, Robert McCulloch, and D. Michael Redden as trustees.
Lupe Murchison Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
D. Michael Redden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Jerry V. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$349K (2020) → $553K (2024)
Robert McCulloch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$33K (2020) → $38K (2024)
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 $553K, to Jerry V Smith (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lupe Murchison Foundation
How much does Lupe Murchison Foundation give each year?
Lupe Murchison Foundation gave $2.4M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 33 grants.
What is Lupe Murchison Foundation's typical grant size?
Lupe Murchison Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $85,723, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lupe Murchison Foundation give grants?
Lupe Murchison Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (19 grants), Plano, TX (3 grants) and Lubbock, TX (2 grants).
Does Lupe Murchison Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Lupe Murchison Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wherever it is needed most." (15 grants).
Who are Lupe Murchison Foundation's largest grantees?
Lupe Murchison Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southwestern Medical Foundation ($500,000), The Men of Nehemiah ($300,000) and Methodist Health System Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lupe Murchison Foundation?
Lupe Murchison Foundation reported $59.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lupe Murchison Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated funding priorities include programs providing educational and medical benefits to children, student scholarships, and grants to the Southwestern Medical Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lupe Murchison Foundation?
Submit a written application including IRC organization status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lupe Murchison Foundation's EIN?
Lupe Murchison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2953224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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