How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Kathryn H Robbins President CEO
5556 Caruth Haven Lane Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 373-0462
- Form and materials
- It is preferred that the initial approach be through a brief narrative letter describing the project for which funds are asked, its justification, the cost based upon reliable estimates, the amount already realized or anticipated, other expected sources of funding, and the amount to be requested (unbound without folders or binders). If the project falls within the areas of the foundation's interests, purposes and current funding policies, more detailed information may be requested. Please include a mailing address and phone number.
- Deadlines
- December 15th, april 15th, and august 15TH; the next business day if these dates fall on a weekend.
- Restrictions
- The foundation makes grants to educational, scientific, cultural, and other charitable organizations. No grants are made for religious purposes or to individuals. No grants are made outside the state of texas. The foundation's main geographical focus is the dallas metroplex. Under the present day policy of the directors, contributions are not made toward operating budgets, debt retirement, research, media productions or publications, scholarships or endowments. The foundation makes no loans. A few grants in these categories have been made, but are infrequent and are initiated by the board. Before an application can be considered, proof is required that the applicant has an exempt classification as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and that the applicant is considered not a private foundation" within the meaning of code section 509(a). An applicant may qualify under section 170(c)(1) if its requested grant is shown to be "for public purposes only."
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$7,744,700
- Grants listed
- 59
- Assets, end of year
- $141,064,662
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Tax year 2024
$7,283,610
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $135,684,279
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Tax year 2023
$7,089,150
- Grants listed
- 65
- Assets, end of year
- $132,939,156
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Tax year 2022
$7,019,450
- Grants listed
- 67
- Assets, end of year
- $128,406,207
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Tax year 2021
$6,625,250
- Grants listed
- 70
- Assets, end of year
- $135,054,358
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Tax year 2020
$6,400,700
- Grants listed
- 96
- Assets, end of year
- $130,386,109
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Tax year 2019
$6,025,100
- Grants listed
- 73
- Assets, end of year
- $129,128,368
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Tax year 2018
$7,161,798
- Grants listed
- 79
- Assets, end of year
- $141,717,944
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle FundDallas, TX
Toward a new dallas pediatric hospital campus
$1,000,000 -
AT&T Performing Arts CenterDallas, TX
Toward enclosing the elevators at the dee and charles wyly theatre.
$500,000 -
Circuit Trail Conservancy DBA the Loop DallasDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign to facilitate the completion of the last two miles of the 50-mile trail.
$500,000 -
Dallas Zoological SocietyDallas, TX
Toward the "wild horizons" capital campaign.
$500,000 -
Goodwill Industries of DallasDallas, TX
Toward the "now and forever" centennial campaign.
$500,000 -
Metrocare ServicesDallas, TX
For additional support of the "changing minds" capital campaign.
$500,000 -
North Texas Public Broadcasting (kera)Dallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign for new facilities, investment in content, and endowment.
$250,000 -
Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle FundDallas, TX
Toward a new community clinic on dallas college-richland campus.
$250,000 -
The Salvation Army of North TexasDallas, TX
Toward the "the one army, many fronts campaign" for replacement facilities
$250,000 -
United Way of Metropolitan DallasDallas, TX
Toward capital aspects of their centennial campaign.
$250,000 -
University of North TexasDenton, TX
For a dolby atmos scoring and spatial audio studio.
$200,000 -
Cafe MomentumDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign for a new flagship headquarters and restaurant.
$150,000 -
Catholic Charities of Dallas IncDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign to build a service hub in mckinney.
$150,000 -
Visiting Nurse AssociationDallas, TX
Toward a hospice house.
$150,000 -
The Dallas OperaDallas, TX
Toward infrastructure repairs at the karayanis rehearsal and production center (KRPC) in fair park.
$125,000 -
African American MuseumDallas, TX
To support renovations ahead of fifa fan fest and the mandela exhibit.
$100,000 -
Dallas Area Habitat for HumanityDallas, TX
Toward the repurchase of the dallas area habitat headquarters in west dallas.
$100,000 -
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign for a new building for the business school.
$100,000 -
Downtown Dallas IncDallas, TX
Toward to safe in the city initiative.
$100,000 -
Men of NehemiahDallas, TX
Toward the building futures campaign for replacement facilities.
$100,000 -
North Texas Sports FoundationDallas, TX
Toward the gateway community initiative, a fifa legacy project
$100,000 -
OurcallingDallas, TX
For technology development.
$100,000 -
Southwest Transplant AllianceDallas, TX
Toward expansion of the hoblitzelle perfusion lab.
$100,000 -
SPCA of TexasDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign to significantly expand facilities.
$100,000 -
The George W Bush FoundationDallas, TX
Toward the bush center celebrating americas semiquincentennial (a250), including outdoor exhibit, independence day celebration and related activities
$100,000 -
United to LearnDallas, TX
Toward capital aspects of their expansion at disd campuses.
$100,000 -
Volunteers of America TexasEuless, TX
Toward capital improvements at an affordable housing community for seniors.
$100,000 -
Cristo Rey Dallas High School IncDallas, TX
For a vehicle to expand the corporate work study program.
$75,000 -
Esperanza Ministries DBA Casa Del LagoDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign for replacement facilities.
$75,000 -
Wilkinson CenterDallas, TX
For updated technology
$67,300 -
Network of Community MinistriesRichardson, TX
Toward capital needs at this social service agency in richardson.
$65,000 -
Kid Net Foundation DBA Jonathan's PlaceGarland, TX
For updated technology.
$64,000 -
Dallas Chamber SymphonyDallas, TX
Toward administrative technology enhancements.
$52,400 -
Audubon DallasDallas, TX
Toward expansion of cedar ridge preserve.
$50,000 -
First Baptist AcademyDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign for campus expansion.
$50,000 -
Joppy Momma's FarmDallas, TX
For infrastructure improvements and equipment.
$50,000 -
Jubilee Park & Community CenterDallas, TX
For various capital updates to their campus.
$50,000 -
Magdalen HouseDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign to expand capacity of the men's program.
$50,000 -
South Dallas Fair Park Innercity CDCDallas, TX
Toward an effort to create a wic store in mill city.
$50,000 -
Texas Disability ProjectPlano, TX
For support of the texas disability project.
$50,000 -
The Arts Community Alliance (taca)Dallas, TX
For updated technology.
$50,000 -
Trinity Habitat for HumanityFort Worth, TX
Toward updates to the technology that tracks home repair work (used by over 30 habitat organizations.)
$50,000 -
Hope Supply CoDallas, TX
For a new box truck.
$47,000 -
It's A Sensory WorldDallas, TX
For capital improvements at this sensory-friendly school and therapy facility.
$45,900 -
Behind Every DoorDallas, TX
For signage and a history wall at their newly renovated cedar crest community center.
$26,200 -
Community Partners of DallasDallas, TX
For updated technology.
$26,100 -
Association for Independent LivingDallas, TX
Toward a variety of capital updates at this living community.
$25,000 -
Catch Up & ReadDallas, TX
For updated technology for staff and partner campuses.
$25,000 -
Dallas City HomesDallas, TX
For renovations at the hillburn hills community center in pleasant grove.
$25,000 -
Hockaday School (novakov Directed)Dallas, TX
Lydia novakov - board directed grant upon retirement
$25,000 -
PediplaceLewisville, TX
Toward a $225,000 effort to update technology and physical infrastructure.
$25,000 -
Trusted World Foundation IncGarland, TX
Toward a capital campaign to expand facilities.
$25,000 -
Ursuline Academy of Dallas (novakov Directed)Dallas, TX
Lydia novakov - board directed grant upon retirement
$25,000 -
Children First IncGrand Prairie, TX
For window privacy coverings in their counseling offices.
$20,000 -
Ferguson Road InitiativeDallas, TX
For updated technology.
$20,000 -
Avance North TexasDallas, TX
For new technology for the parent child education program (pcep).
$19,800 -
James Dick Foundation for the Performing ArtsRound Top, TX
For technology upgrades at this classical music institute.
$18,500 -
Dallas Historical SocietyDallas, TX
Support of dallas history maker award for excellence (hoblitzelle foundation honored)
$12,500 -
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX
For costs associated with flood relief efforts.
$10,000
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.
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Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle FundDallas, TX
Toward a new dallas pediatric hospital campus
$3,000,000 -
AT&T Performing Arts CenterDallas, TX
Toward enclosing the elevators at the dee and charles wyly theatre.
$500,000 -
North Texas Public Broadcasting (kera)Dallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign for new facilities, investment in content, and endowment.
$500,000 -
Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle FundDallas, TX
Toward a new community clinic on dallas college-richland campus.
$500,000 -
United Way of Metropolitan DallasDallas, TX
Toward capital aspects of their centennial campaign.
$500,000 -
Fair Park FirstDallas, TX
Toward a capital campaign for the new community park.
$400,000 -
Dallas CasaDallas, TX
For office renovations.
$70,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $760,00021% of the total
- Animals2 grants $600,00017% of the total
- Jobs and employment1 grant $500,00014% of the total
- Human services9 grants $484,00013% of the total
- Education6 grants $467,30013% of the total
- Arts and culture5 grants $308,4009% of the total
- 6 other causes7 grants $495,00014% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas59 grants $7,744,700
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Kathryn H RobbinsPRESIDENT AND CEO Hours 40Pay $297,000
- Amie KarnesOPERATIONS MANAGER Hours 40Pay $81,750
- Jere W Thompson JrCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
- Michael S RawlingsVICE CHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
- Holland P GaryTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
- Rafael M AnchiaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Jeanne Whitman BobbittDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Nita Prothro ClarkDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Jennifer Staubach GatesDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Daniel Podolsky MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Catherine M RoseDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Lizzie RoutmanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
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