Mary Potishman Lard Trust Walker C Friedman Co Trustee
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 75-6210697 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded94
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$45.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WALKER C FRIEDMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 EAST 4TH STREET SUITE 200, FORT WORTH TX 76102 |
| Phone | 8173340144 |
| Form and materials | NAME OF ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE, LOCATION, REASON AND AMOUNT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $150,000 |
| Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Fort Worth, TX | General operating | $150,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Fort Worth, TX | General operating | $150,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Tennis program support | $100,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Capital Campaign | Fort Worth, TX | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Bonton Farms | Dallas, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Baylor Health Care System | Dallas, TX | General support | $40,000 |
| Family First | Tampa, FL | Program support | $40,000 |
| Momentous Institute | Dallas, TX | Program support | $40,000 |
| Providence Christian School | Dallas, TX | Program support | $37,500 |
| Fort Worth Country Day Fund | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Parts and Labor Artist Residency | San Antonio, TX | General operating | $30,000 |
| National Cutting Horse Assn Benefitting Utsw Medical Center | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Arlington Heights Hs - Art Dept | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Breck School | Golden Valley, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| The Cliburn | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Report | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Gill Children's Services | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Human Impact | Dallas, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Kimball Art Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Mabee Center | Dallas, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Fort Worth, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Children | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Key School and Training Center | Fort Worth, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Methodist Justice Ministry | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | Fort Worth, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Austin, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| United Way of Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Casa Manana | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Cowtown Clubhouse | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $15,000 |
| Hill School | Fort Worth, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Hope on Short Final | Auburn, GA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Just Say Yes | Dallas, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Manegait Therapeutic Horsemanship | Prosper, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Performing Arts Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Senior Source | Dallas, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| United Community Centers | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Dallas, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Amphibian Stage Production | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Camp John Marc | Dallas, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Cancer Care Services | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cistercian Preparatory School | Irving, TX | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Community Healthcare of Texas | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Drc | Fort Worth, TX | Operation support | $10,000 |
| Duke University-Financial Aid | Durham, NC | Financial aid | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Youth Orchestra | Fort Worth, TX | Music education program | $10,000 |
| Guardianship Services Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hockaday School | Dallas, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| (Hs)2 | Carbondale, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lena Pope Home | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Linked | Fort Worth, TX | Education program support | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | Fort Worth, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| National Cowgirl Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Parenting Center | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 94 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,002,500 | 94 |
| 2023 | $2,097,500 | 84 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349103965
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6210697
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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