The Furr Foundation Inc
The Furr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arlington, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to educational institutions and other organizations, with scholarship support prominent among the listed awards.
The Furr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Furr Foundation Inc gave $84K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,400
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,442
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $921,346
- -8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (77% 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 The Furr Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing requests the applicant’s name, address, university attended or to be attended, intended use of funds, background information, and any additional information considered appropriate for a decision. Scholarship recipients must remain in good standing at their institution, maintain an overall GPA equivalent to a B average or higher, and use funds for tuition, books, or room and board—not off-campus living. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Recipients must notify the foundation in writing by the end of the spring semester of their intention to return to the institution for another academic year.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists July 31. That date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists July 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Furr Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 1611 Goliad Drive, Arlington, TX 76012
Phone: (817) 781-0778
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Furr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Preparatory Academy ($20K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 89 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to Oklahoma, 6% to Arkansas, 5% to Virginia, and 4% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Furr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 164% 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 $84K (2025) to $155K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Preparatory Academy Arlington, TX | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Oklahoma University Norman, OK | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Fusion Academy Dallas, TX | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Scholarship | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $921,346 | $23 | $85,900 | $84,400 | 19 | $84,400 | $42,036 | $51,332 |
| 2024 | $1,007,223 | $217 | $93,418 | $91,731 | 18 | $91,731 | $51,077 | $53,268 |
| 2023 | $1,100,424 | $54,318 | $157,563 | $155,427 | 19 | $155,427 | $52,608 | $56,602 |
| 2022 | $1,203,669 | $37,596 | $120,277 | $119,364 | 22 | $119,364 | $36,791 | $62,597 |
| 2021 | $1,286,350 | $26,795 | $82,528 | $92,000 | 11 | $81,500 | $26,151 | $69,123 |
| 2020 | $1,342,083 | $35,203 | $129,152 | $128,197 | 20 | — | $34,406 | $74,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Furr Foundation Inc 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 filings describe support for scholarships and general operations, along with funding for a teen girls’ gathering. In 2025, it gave to colleges and universities, a preparatory academy, and the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show.
Grantee missions describe a range of educational purposes. Arlington Baptist University says it prepares people for Christian life and ministry through Bible, general education, and practical service. Dallas Baptist University describes its purpose as providing Christ-centered higher education and preparing servant leaders. Abilene Christian University says it educates students for Christian service and leadership. The University of Richmond describes a mission centered on academic inquiry, student development, and responsible leadership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $84,400. Grants ranged from $400 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000.
The largest reported awards included $20,000 to Grace Preparatory Academy for general operations; $8,000 to Arlington Baptist University for scholarships; $7,000 each to Oklahoma University and Tarleton State University for scholarships; and $6,000 to Dallas Baptist University for scholarships. Other listed scholarship awards included $4,000 each to Texas Christian University, Fusion Academy, and the University of Richmond, and $3,000 each to Angelo State University, Abilene Christian University, Weatherford College, and an individual recipient State College.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that included a $10,000 addition to the Hardin-Simmons University endowment fund; $20,000 for scholarships and general operations at Grace Preparatory Academy; scholarships totaling $58,865 to 19 universities and colleges in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado; a $966 online UX design certificate course; and funds for Central Bible Church’s annual teen girls’ gathering.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Cook as president, Reda Cook as secretary, and Amy Cook as treasurer.
The Furr Foundation Inc is led by David Cook, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Cook
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cook
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reda Cook
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mitch Hall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rita Cook (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Larry Hall (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William L. Cook Jr. (2020–2021) — President
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 The Furr Foundation Inc
How much does The Furr Foundation Inc give each year?
The Furr Foundation Inc gave $84K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 18 grants.
What is The Furr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Furr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,442, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Furr Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Furr Foundation Inc give grants?
The Furr Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (8%) and Arkansas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (3 grants), Arlington, TX (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Furr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of The Furr Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are The Furr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Furr Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Grace Preparatory Academy ($20,000), Arlington Baptist University ($8,000) and Oklahoma University ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Furr Foundation Inc?
The Furr Foundation Inc reported $921K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Furr Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filings describe support for scholarships and general operations, along with funding for a teen girls’ gathering. In 2025, it gave to colleges and universities, a preparatory academy, and the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Furr Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing requests the applicant’s name, address, university attended or to be attended, intended use of funds, background information, and any additional information considered appropriate for a decision. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Furr Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Furr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2605002. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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