Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation
ROBERT E AND JUDITH M LAMBERTH is a private foundation based in Heath, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in religious ministry, humanitarian aid, education, and other areas, including religious liberty and public policy.
Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation gave $287K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $286,765
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,852
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,233,567
- +152.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable 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: 714 Sanctuary Way, Heath, TX 75032
Phone: (972) 345-1498
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Global Advance Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($32,310), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 244 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 59% of grant dollars, followed by California (12%), Indiana (6%), Washington, DC (5%), and Missouri (4%). The grants also included support for organizations based in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 47 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 566% 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 $100K (2020) to $390K (2023). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Advance Inc Dallas, TX | Religious ministry to pastors in all countries | $60,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $32,310 |
| Lakeshore Church Rockwall, TX | Religious - Church in local community | $11,050 |
| Rockwall Helping Hands Rockwall, TX | Humanitarian aid to local community | $10,500 |
| Walking in Love Ministry Forney, TX | Humanitarian and religious ministry in Africa | $10,255 |
| Burning Plow Ministries Lancaster, TX | Religious ministry | $8,000 |
| Joshua Nations Ministries Arvada, CO | Religious training of global church leaders | $7,500 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | Education regarding Christian principles | $7,500 |
| Truth Academy Dallas, TX | Education | $7,500 |
| Pre-Born Indianapolis, IN | Humanitarian | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,233,567 | $1,031,942 | $287,326 | $286,765 | 49 | $286,765 | $31,942 | $50,675 |
| 2024 | $488,951 | $512,551 | $251,743 | $251,700 | 51 | $251,700 | $12,551 | $22,206 |
| 2023 | $230,643 | $235,600 | $390,232 | $390,165 | 45 | $390,165 | — | $9,487 |
| 2022 | $385,275 | $200,567 | $228,238 | $227,627 | 47 | $227,627 | — | $20,882 |
| 2021 | $410,446 | $320,252 | $154,913 | $154,870 | 52 | — | $252 | $14,406 |
| 2020 | $245,107 | $175,015 | $101,630 | $100,380 | 27 | — | — | $8,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Global Advance says it works to equip leaders worldwide to fulfill the Great Commission; Truth Academy says it partners with families to combine high-quality education with biblical truth and discipleship; and First Liberty Institute says it provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty.
Other supported organizations describe work in areas including minister training and church establishment in India (Christ for India), services for poor urban residents in East Dallas (Care Center Ministries), and promoting integrity and accountability in government (Judicial Watch). The Heritage Foundation describes its work as promoting conservative public policies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $251,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $45,000, with a median grant of $3,100. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 49 grants totaling $286,765.
The largest 2024 grants included $45,000 to Global Advance Inc. for religious ministry to pastors in all countries; $19,000 to an individual recipient EquipNet for religious purposes; $12,300 to ServingHim Ministries for a religious dental and medical group providing care in various countries; $11,000 to Pre-Born for humanitarian purposes; and $10,500 to Rockwall Helping Hands for humanitarian aid to the local community. Other grants included $10,000 to Valor Prepatory Academy for education and $8,550 to Burning Plow Ministries for religious ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert E Lamberth as President and Judith M Lamberth as Secretary.
Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation is led by Robert E. Lamberth, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert E. Lamberth
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judith M. Lamberth (2020–2024) — Secretary
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 Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation
How much does Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation give each year?
Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation gave $287K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $252K across 51 grants.
What is Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,852, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation give grants?
Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockwall, TX (11 grants), Dallas, TX (10 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (11 grants), "Humanitarian" (5 grants) and "Humanitarian and religious ministry in Africa" (3 grants).
Who are Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Global Advance Inc ($60,000), Lakeshore Church ($11,050) and Rockwall Helping Hands ($10,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($32,310), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation?
Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable 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 Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7334257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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