The Lunsford Foundation is a private foundation established in 2010 and based in Dallas, Texas. Also known as the Paticum Foundation, it operates as a family foundation supported by R Holt and Kaye Dawn Lunsford.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-19.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+122.0% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$146K
+94.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports charitable organizations across multiple sectors, with demonstrated giving in:
- Community Development
- Education (including scholarships)
- Religious and faith-based organizations
- Health and human services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 61 grants in 2023. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Range
s range from approximately $56,000 to $250,000 based on recent activity.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Dallas area and Central Texas regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,832,336
- Total Revenues: $4,859,883
- Total Expenses: $1,212,843
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $2,970,096
- Investment Income and Dividends: $97,099
- Net Rental Income: $47,075
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $1,728,709
Staffing: 0 employees (operates as a foundation without dedicated staff)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,290,675 | $2,832,336 | $2,833,065 |
| Revenue | $2,953,102 | $4,859,883 | $4,969,945 |
| Expenses | $2,464,022 | $1,212,843 | $4,343,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,338,900 | $1,053,787 | $4,264,605 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,116,782 | $1,867,562 | $1,904,847 |
| Distributable Amount | $42,056 | $84,721 | $42,800 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is supported by R Holt Lunsford and Kaye Dawn Lunsford.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R HOLT LUNSFORD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KAYE DAWN LUNSFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD HOLDEN LUNSFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RIDLEY HUTTON LUNSFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REED HAYDEN LUNSFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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