James L and Mary D Macfarlane Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 87-1553736 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$301K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$33,392
Total assets$14.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,696 and $100,176.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei Latin Mass | Irving, TX | Unrestricted | $100,176 |
| Thomas More Inst | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $100,176 |
| Lewis Tolkien Society | Arlington, TX | Unrestricted | $33,392 |
| Saint Raphael Retreat Center | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $33,392 |
| Friars of Atonement | Garrison, NY | Unrestricted | $16,696 |
| Discalced Carmelite Monastery | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $16,696 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,528 | 6 |
| 2023 | $259,200 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102873
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1553736
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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