I D & Marguerite Fairchild Foundation
Historical FunderLufkin, Texas · EIN 75-1572514 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PHIL MEDFORD PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 150143, LUFKIN TX 759150143 |
| Phone | 9366750334 |
| Form and materials | FURNISH CORRECT NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: BRIEF RESUME OF 1) OPERATION, 2) EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST EVIDENCING THE NEED, THE SERVICES TO BE RENDERED, AND HOW AND WHEN MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE BENEFITED. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION HAS A POLICY OF PRIMARILY MAKING GRANTS TO PROJECTS LOCATED IN THE ANGELINA COUNTY AREA. GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT EXEMPT UNDER THE IRS CODE OR A NON-PROFIT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION HAVING AN EXEMPT LETTER FROM THE IRS EVIDENCING THAT IT IS SUCH AN ORGANIZATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts - Office of the Dean | Austin, TX | General operations | $250,000 |
| Museum of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | Education and endowment | $62,000 |
| Ellen Trout Zoo | Lufkin, TX | Animal acquisition | $40,000 |
| Tll Temple Library | Diboll, TX | General operations | $40,000 |
| Angelina Art Alliance | Lufkin, TX | Education & endowment | $36,000 |
| Texas Forestry Museum | Lufkin, TX | Education & endowment | $22,000 |
| Lufkin Isd Education | Lufkin, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Angelina College Foundation | Lufkin, TX | Education & endowment | $20,000 |
| Mcmullen Memorial Libary | Huntington, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank | Tyler, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $500,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $402,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104870
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-1572514
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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