The Lunsford Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 26-3739768 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$14,667
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Signatry Daf | Overland Park, KS | Various | $1,795,013 |
| First Liberty | Plano, TX | Religious | $200,000 |
| Ceoc | Plano, TX | Education | $100,000 |
| Evantell | Dallas, TX | Religious | $62,550 |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX | Education - scholarships | $50,000 |
| Lionheart Children's Academy | Bedford, TX | Education | $50,000 |
| Ami Fort Worth | Unknown, TX | Community | $15,000 |
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Dallas, TX | Community | $15,000 |
| Pine Cove | Tyler, TX | Community | $14,667 |
| Camp John Marc Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | Religious | $10,000 |
| Livestrong Foundation | Austin, TX | Community | $10,000 |
| Rwanda Children | Abilene, TX | Community | $10,000 |
| Mesa Global | Charlotte, NC | Religious | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep | Dallas, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| Riverpoint Church | Fort Worth, TX | Religious | $500 |
| American Heritage Girls | Cincinnati, OH | Religious | $170 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,338,900 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,053,787 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513239349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3739768
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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