Spears Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLubbock, Texas · EIN 75-2445912 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$155K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Next | Lake Dallas, TX | General operations | $40,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Texas Baptist Missions Foundation | Dallas, TX | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Pre-Born | Indianapolis, IN | General purposes | $18,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Lubbock, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Shawnee, OK | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Redeemer Church | Lubbock, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Murphy Ministries | Lubbock, TX | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Wayland Baptist University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Baptist University of the Americas | San Antonio, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Partners in Development Worldwide | Lubbock, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $124,005 | 14 |
| 2023 | $130,365 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349102398
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2445912
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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