The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation
Invitation OnlyLufkin, Texas · EIN 75-2706694 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$156K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burke Center | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Brothers in White Chapel Inc | College Station, TX | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Chi St Luke's | Lufkin, TX | Health | $6,000 |
| 12Th Man Foundation | College Station, TX | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Angelina Arts Alliance | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Angelina County Second Helpings Inc | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Book Buddies of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | Educational | $5,000 |
| Harold's House | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Piney Woods Fine Arts Association | Crockett, TX | General charitable | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Educational | $5,000 |
| Stubblefield Learning Center | Lufkin, TX | Educational | $5,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital | Dallas, TX | Health | $5,000 |
| The Joseph House | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Services Council | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Angelina College | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $4,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Educational | $4,000 |
| The History Center | Diboll, TX | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Detcog | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Angelina County Bar Association | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Angelina Drug and Alcohol Council | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Angelina Heart Alliance | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Buckner Foundation | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Bullet | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Community Food Drive | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| East Texas Cancer Alliance of Hope | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Ellen Trout Zoo | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Family Crisis Center of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Festival | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| George H Henderson Expo Center | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Hospice in the Pines | Lufkin, TX | Health | $1,000 |
| John Outlaw Foundation | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Men's Fieldhouse | Lufkin, TX | Educational | $1,000 |
| Monastery of the Infant Jesus | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | Educational | $1,000 |
| Pineywoods Transportation Club | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Rube Sessions Memorial Library | Wells, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Shelby County Outreach | Center, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| St Cyprian's Episcopal School | Lufkin, TX | Educational | $1,000 |
| Temple Memorial Library | Diboll, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| The Coaltion | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
| The Mosaic Center | Lufkin, TX | General charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,500 | 46 |
| 2024 | $128,500 | 46 |
| 2023 | $111,500 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631539349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2706694
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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