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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 27-2006474

Philip T Bee Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Dallas, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 40 grants and $366,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $366,000

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $2,876,630
  • Tax year 2023

    $378,500

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $3,006,276
  • Tax year 2022

    $382,000

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $3,351,572
  • Tax year 2021

    $402,500

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $3,651,201
  • Tax year 2020

    $377,000

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $3,707,289
  • Tax year 2019

    $444,500

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $4,050,024
  • Tax year 2018

    $451,500

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $4,480,592

Grants paid in 2024

40 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Dallas Museum of ArtDallas, TX

    Art museum

    $25,000
  2. Children's Health FoundationDallas, TX

    Pet assisted therapy

    $20,000
  3. Search Dog FoundationOjai, CA

    Highly trained canine disaster teams

    $20,000
  4. Tcu Ranch ManagementFort Worth, TX

    Agricultural resource MGMT education

    $20,000
  5. UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX

    Improve healthcare in community

    $20,000
  6. Age of Central TexasAustin, TX

    Tackling challenges of aging

    $15,000
  7. Perot MuseumDallas, TX

    Museum of nature & science

    $15,000
  8. The Food DepotSanta Fe, NM

    Food assistance

    $15,000
  9. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Meals in wake of natural disasters

    $15,000
  10. Children First Counseling CenterGrand Prairie, TX

    End cycle of family violence

    $10,000
  11. Children's Health Foundation Women's AuxiliaryDallas, TX

    Support children's medical programs

    $10,000
  12. Lifeline Shelter for FamiliesGrand Prairie, TX

    Reduce homelessness for gpisd

    $10,000
  13. Meals on WheelsAustin, TX

    Nutritious home delivered meals

    $10,000
  14. North Texas Giving Day Communities Foundation of TexasDallas, TX

    Make giving come alive

    $10,000
  15. The Open Arts FoundationSanta Fe, NM

    Support musicians/music to public

    $10,000
  16. Whooping Crane Conservation AssociationKissimmee, FL

    Preserve whooping crane population

    $10,000
  17. Center for Maximum Potential BLDGAustin, TX

    Life cycle planning & design

    $8,000
  18. Urban RootsAustin, TX

    Urban sustainable farms

    $8,000
  19. Santa Fe Conservation TrustSanta Fe, NM

    Environmental support

    $7,500
  20. Sonja's AngelsFarmersville, TX

    Support nursing home residents

    $7,500
  21. Texas Land ConservancyAustin, TX

    Protect natural areas in texas

    $7,500
  22. Austin Jazz WorkshopAustin, TX

    Jazz musicians in public schools

    $7,000
  23. Shield Ranch Foundation El Ranchito-A Natural Place for KidsAustin, TX

    Serve low income youth

    $6,000
  24. Westcave Outdoor Discovery CenterRound MTN, TX

    Protect wildlife for children

    $6,000
  25. Crystal Charity BallDallas, TX

    Raise funds for children's charities

    $5,000
  26. Jazz at Lincoln CenterNew York, NY

    Performing arts

    $5,000
  27. Lightning Boy Foundation IncSanta Fe, NM

    Performance & visual arts

    $5,000
  28. Paws to Serve HeroesCommerce, TX

    Trains dogs in need for veterans

    $5,000
  29. Rich Harney Jazz Festival First Presbyterian Church of AustinAustin, TX

    Celebrate jazz & honor rich harney

    $5,000
  30. Santa Fe OperaSanta Fe, NM

    Promote opera into the future

    $5,000
  31. Sustainable Food CenterAustin, TX

    Promote healthy good choices

    $5,000
  32. Tewa Women UnitedEspanola, NM

    End violence against women & girls

    $5,000
  33. Texas Cave Management AssociationAustin, TX

    Acquire, conserve & manage caves

    $5,000
  34. Texas Early Music ProjectAustin, TX

    Preserving & advancing classical

    $5,000
  35. The Lamplighter SchoolDallas, TX

    Igniting the potential in children

    $5,000
  36. The LensicSanta Fe, NM

    Performing arts center

    $5,000
  37. University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Education & research-table tennis

    $5,000
  38. Dallas ArboretumDallas, TX

    Outdoor gardens & learning center

    $3,500
  39. Women & Their WorkAustin, TX

    Groundbreaking art

    $3,000
  40. USA Film FestivalDallas, TX

    Promote filmmaking

    $2,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture6 grants $57,00036% of the total
  2. Human services3 grants $35,00022% of the total
  3. Environment3 grants $21,00013% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $15,0009% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $10,0006% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $5,0003% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $15,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas29 grants $263,500
  2. New Mexico7 grants $52,500
  3. California1 grant $20,000
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $15,000
  5. Florida1 grant $10,000
  6. New York1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Jill C BeeTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ross B BeeTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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