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Furr Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in ARLINGTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Henry B Furr. It holds total assets of $921K. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have grown from $350K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Provided scholarship funds to sixteen universities and colleges in texas, oklahoma , arkansas, arizona, and missouri. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Furr Foundation Inc. has made 61 grants totaling $403K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $128K in 2020 to $155K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $50K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Furr Foundation Inc. reported 61 individual grants totaling $402,988 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $4,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,000 and $5,028. Its largest single grant in the record was $50,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $157,563 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in TX, which received 47 of the 61 grants on record (77 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 44 distinct grantees, 27 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Hardin-Simmons University ($86,000), Grace Preparatory Academy ($60,000) and First United Methodist Church ($50,000).
Computed from 61 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Provided scholarship funds to eleven universities in texas, oklahoma , and arkansas.
Expenses: $29K
Added funds to an endowment to a univeristy to award scholarships from earnings
Expenses: $30K
General operations for preparatory academy
Expenses: $20K
General operations for a volunteer fire department, a foundation, & high school
Expenses: $3K
Provided scholarship funds to sixteen universities and colleges in texas, oklahoma , arkansas, arizona, and missouri. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, OK, AR.
Furr Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $403K across 61 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $50K.
Furr Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (752605002) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Furr Foundation Inc. is headquartered in ARLINGTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Cook | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rita Cook | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Cook | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mitch Hall | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$158K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$155K
Contributions
$199
Net Investment Income
$53K
Distribution Amount
$57K
Total: $1.1M
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$403K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist ChurchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Anson, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of ArkansasSCHOLARSHIPS | Fayetteville, AR | $3K | 2022 |
| Hardin-Simmons UniversityENODWMENT | Abilene, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Grace Preparatory AcademyOPERATIONS | Arlington, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas San AntonioSCHOLARSHIP | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Amarillo CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Amarillo, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Arlington Baptist UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Arlington, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Oklahoma UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Norman, OK | $4K | 2023 |
| Tarleton State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Stephenville, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Texas Christian UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Fort Worth, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Caddo Volunteer Fire DepartmentOPERATIONS AND WILDFIRE | Caddo, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Angelo State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | San Angelo, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Arizona State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Tempe, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At TylerSCHOLARSHIP | Tyler, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Wayland Baptist UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Plainview, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Hendrix CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Conway, AR | $2K | 2023 |
| College Of Healthcare ProfessionsSCHOLARSHIP | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Tarrant County Junior Livestock ShoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Fort Worth, TX | $900 | 2023 |
| Morton ElementaryUNIFORMS | Arlington, TX | $606 | 2023 |
| Tulsa Welding SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS | Tulsa, OK | $6K | 2022 |
| Dallas Baptist UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Dallas, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Amarillo ColleteSCHOLARSHIPS | Amarillo, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Oklahoma State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Oklahoma City, OK | $2K | 2022 |
| University Texas - TylerSCHOLARSHIPS | Tyler, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Caddo Fire DepartmentOPERATIONS | Caddo, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Weatherford CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Weatherford, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| University Texas - ArlingtonSCHOLARSHIPS | Arlington, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Missouri Western State UnivSCHOLARSHIPS | St Joseph, MO | $2K | 2022 |
| Baldwin Beauty SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS | Austin, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Carbon Fire DepartmentOPERATIONS | Carbon, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Taylor County Livestock ShowOPERATIONS | Abilene, TX | $300 | 2022 |
| University Of Texas Of San AntonioScholarships | San Antonio, TX | $16K | 2020 |
| General Assembly Corp CodingScholarships | Austin, TX | $15K | 2020 |
| Lamar Baptist UniversityScholarships | Arlington, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Mohela Dept Of EducationStudent Loan | Chesterfield, MO | $7K | 2020 |
| Sky Mates Flight AcademyScholarships | Grand Prairie, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| University Of Texas Of ArlingtonScholarships | Arlington, TX | $4K | 2020 |