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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 75-6435671

Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust

A private foundation in Lubbock, TX. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 26 grants and $2.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Prosperity Bank Trust Department at
1401 Ave Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 741-2174
[email protected]
Form and materials
One page application with name, address and contact information. A statement addressing why the grant is being requested. A description not to exceed 5 pages detailing the 1) background of the organization, 2) description of proposed project, 3) plan for sustaining project after grant funds are exhausted, 4) plan for maintenance and upkeep of building or equipment, if applicable, and 5) plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the project. Budget - 1) how requested funds will be used, 2) total cost of project, 3) other sources of funds, 4) applications pending, 5) do you file an IRS form 990. Required attachments - 1) a copy of the IRS federal tax exemption letter, 2) list of board memmers with occupation and community affiliations, 3) list of key staff with qualifications, 4) timeline for project/program completion, 5) a copy of the first two pages of the most recent IRS form 990
Deadlines
January 31
Restrictions
Grants will not be made to indviduals, non-government political organizations, organizations who try to influence legislation, organizations not exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) or qualify under code section 170(c)(1) or (C)(2)(B), and any person or entity that would cause such grant to be a taxable expenditure under the internal revenue code.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,834,370

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $68,813,365

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,831,020

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $74,083,578

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,521,737

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $37,187,127

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,777,675

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $36,889,578

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,494,139

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $36,632,251

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,443,253

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $33,718,244

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,459,176

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $33,044,339

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,431,722

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $32,819,950

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Lubbock Dream CenterLubbock, TX

    To provide funds for expansion project and support family food pantry

    $300,000
  2. First United Methodist ChurchLubbock, TX

    To support the mission of the methodist church

    $227,937
  3. One Voice HomeLubbock, TX

    To provide funds to support mission

    $210,000
  4. South Plains Food BankLubbock, TX

    Assist the hungry

    $200,000
  5. The City ChurchLubbock, TX

    To provide funds for the expansion of their building

    $200,000
  6. Lubbock Public MediaLubbock, TX

    To support the growth of classical music in lubbock

    $150,000
  7. Texas Tech FoundationLubbock, TX

    To fund public broadcasting station KTTZ-FM

    $150,000
  8. The Wesley at Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX

    To assist with raising the next generation of christian leaders

    $150,000
  9. The Salvation ArmyLubbock, TX

    To provide funds to help satisfy human needs, and provide disaster support.

    $131,000
  10. Texas Girls and Boys Ranch FoundationLubbock, TX

    Foster children

    $126,511
  11. Lubbock Womens ClubLubbock, TX

    To fund speaker series

    $125,000
  12. Ballet LubbockLubbock, TX

    To support pre-professional dance education and performances

    $120,000
  13. Lubbock Meals on WheelsLubbock, TX

    To provide meals for individuals

    $115,000
  14. Community Health Center of LubbockLubbock, TX

    To assist with providing health care services to the needy

    $100,000
  15. All Saints Episcopal School of LubbockLubbock, TX

    To provide funds for fencing and scholarships

    $86,662
  16. Science Spectrum IncLubbock, TX

    To fund the activities of the museum.

    $83,195
  17. High Point VillageLubbock, TX

    To provide funds for the intellectually disabled.

    $75,000
  18. Early Learning Centers of LubbockLubbock, TX

    To assist childcare costs to low income parents

    $53,165
  19. Casa of the South Plains IncLubbock, TX

    To support the mission of casa in recruiting and training volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children

    $50,000
  20. Los Hermanos FamiliaLubbock, TX

    To provide funds for equipment and building updates

    $45,000
  21. Lubbock Arts AllianceLubbock, TX

    To support and foster the creation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts

    $40,000
  22. Lubbock Area United WayLubbock, TX

    To support the organizations associated with united way

    $32,500
  23. First Responders MinistriesLubbock, TX

    To provide funds for relationship enrichment, education and publications

    $29,400
  24. Bridges to LifeHouston, TX

    To asset with the rehabilitation of inmates

    $15,000
  25. Presbyterian Children's Home & ServicesLubbock, TX

    To support child and family programs in lubbock

    $10,000
  26. The Lubbock ChoraleLubbock, TX

    To support featured concerts for the 25-26 season

    $9,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services4 grants $638,16537% of the total
  2. Arts and culture5 grants $402,19523% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $315,00018% of the total
  4. Education1 grant $150,0009% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $100,0006% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid2 grants $65,0004% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $77,5004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas26 grants $2,834,370

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Prosperity BankTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $312,431

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