LUPE Murchison Foundation
EIN 752953224 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$11.8M
142 grants · $2.4M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $25K–$100K
grant size
87%
deep partner · 47/54 multi-year
repeat
$59.8M
Assets (2024)
54
Distinct Recipients
About
JERRY V. SMITH IS THE 100% OWNER OF J.V. SMITH, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION. THIS COMPANY PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE FOUNDATION IN PURSUIT OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED TO BOOKKEEPING AND TAX PREPARATION. THESE FUNCTIONS WERE BILLED OUT AT THE SAME RATE AS THE SERVICES THE COMPANY PROVIDED TO OTHER CLIENTS. THE MAJORITY OF THESE FEES WENT TO PAY JVSPC EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JERRY V SMITH TRUSTEE
Phone
(972) 248-2200
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND INCLUDE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ORGANIZATION STATUS.
Restrictions
MUST BE AN IRC QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION-THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO IRC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON (I) QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT ADMINISTER THE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EDUCTATIONAL AND MEDICAL BENEFITS TO CHILDREN, (II) QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADMINISTER THE FUNDING OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, AND (III) GRANTS TO THE SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.3M | $53.5M | $2.5M | 26 |
| 2021 | $2.2M | $60.9M | $5.7M | 26 |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $57.4M | $4.1M | 29 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $57.5M | $3.9M | 33 |
| 2024 | $2.4M | $59.8M | $4.8M | 28 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 142 grants on record
Minimum
$73
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$25K
Average
$83K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$500K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
84.5% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 4 states
$10.9M across
120 grants
8 of 254 counties
Top 8 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Collin
- 3 Denton
- 4 Lubbock
- 5 Tarrant
- 6 Wise
- 7 Harris
- 8 Comal
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (142 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | $500,000 | The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research | 2020 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | $500,000 | $400,000 for The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research$100,000 for Continuing Medical Education | 2021 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | $500,000 | $500,000 for The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research | 2022 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | $500,000 | $500,000 for The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research | 2023 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | $500,000 | $500,000 for The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research | 2024 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Dallas, TX | $350,000 | Restricted to "Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner" Program | 2023 |
| The Men of Nehemiah | Dallas, TX | $300,000 | $100,000.00 Restricted to New Building Capital, $200,000 to wherever it is needed most. | 2022 |
| The Men of Nehemiah | Dallas, TX | $300,000 | $100,000.00 Restricted to "Building Futures" Expansion Project, $200,000 to Operations. | 2024 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Dallas, TX | $250,000 | Restricted to Robert S. Folsom Wellness Center | 2020 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Dallas, TX | $250,000 | Wherever it is needed most | 2021 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Dallas, TX | $250,000 | Restricted to "Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner" Program | 2022 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Dallas, TX | $250,000 | Restricted to NICU Transformation | 2024 |
| The Men of Nehemiah | Dallas, TX | $200,000 | $100,000.00 Restricted to New Building Capital, $200,000 to wherever it is needed most. | 2023 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | $150,000 | Wherever it is needed most. | 2020 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | $50,000 Restricted to LMF Endowment Scholarship, $100,000 to Operating Fund | 2020 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | $150,000 | Wherever it is needed most. | 2021 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | $50,000 Restricted to LMF Endowment Scholarship, $100,000 restricted to Student Campus Event | 2022 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | $50,000 Restricted to LMF Endowment Scholarship, $100,000 restricted to Student Campus Event | 2023 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | $50,000 Restricted to LMF Endowment Scholarship, $100,000 restricted to Pastor Formation Fellowship Scholarship | 2024 |
| The Men of Nehemiah | Dallas, TX | $125,000 | Wherever it is needed most. | 2020 |
| The Men of Nehemiah | Dallas, TX | $125,000 | Wherever it is needed most. | 2021 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | $125,000 | $50,000 Restricted to LMF Endowment Scholarship, $100,000 to Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Crossroads Academy | Dallas, TX | $125,000 | $25,000 for zoning; $100,000 for asbestos removal | 2021 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | $125,000 | Wherever it is needed most. | 2022 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | $125,000 | Wherever it is needed most. | 2023 |
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