Beth and Thomas a Lupton Jr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHixson, Tennessee · EIN 26-1284779 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Chattanooga, TN | Operating expenses | $35,000 |
| Cancer Foundation | Athens, GA | Operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, TN | Operating expenses | $13,000 |
| Alps Road Presbyterian Church | Athens, GA | Operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | Virginia Beach, VA | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| John Fontaine Jr Charity | Chattanooga, TN | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Camp Merrie-Woode | Sapphire, NC | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Pursuit of Happiness | Chattanooga, TN | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia | Athens, GA | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Tivoli | Staatsburg, NY | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Renew Mens Discipleship Ministry | Dunlap, TN | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Dothan, AL | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Oconee Area Resource Council | Watkinsville, GA | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Mcr Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Athens Area Humane Society | Athens, GA | Operating expenses | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $75,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $59,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641129349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1284779
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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