Lupe Murchison Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2953224 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JERRY V SMITH TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 16250 KNOLL TRAIL DRIVE SUITE 110, DALLAS TX 75248 |
| Phone | 9722482200 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND INCLUDE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ORGANIZATION STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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. |
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
5% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | $500,000 for The Lupe Murchison Endowed Fund for Brain Research | $500,000 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Dallas, TX | Restricted to NICU Transformation | $250,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | $50,000 Restricted to LMF Endowment Scholarship, $100,000 restricted to Pastor Formation Fellowship Scholarship | $150,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $125,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Development C | Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| ScholarShot Inc | Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| Momentous Institute | Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $100,000 |
| Council for Life | Dallas, TX | $100,000 for Celebrating Life Luncheon | $100,000 |
| Search Ministries Inc | Frisco, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $75,000 |
| Advocates for Community Transformat | Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $50,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most | $50,000 |
| Ursuline Academy of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Restricted to Ursuline Learning Lab | $50,000 |
| Center for Study of New Testament | Plano, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| Ranching Heritage Association | Lubbock, TX | Lupe Murchison Foundation Endowment | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Crossroads Academy | Dallas, TX | For Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Dallas | Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most | $25,000 |
| Grace Line Ministry | Dallas, TX | Wherever it is needed most. | $25,000 |
| United World Mission | Charlotte, NC | Overseas Council | $25,000 |
| Catholic Pro-Life Community | Dallas, TX | Restricted to Project Gabriel Ministry (Assisting Pregnant Women in Crisis) | $25,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Lubbock, TX | Restricted to The Big Cure Endowment | $25,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($550,244). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,400,244 | 28 |
| 2023 | $2,500,589 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2953224
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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