JT Hobby Jr Endowment Fund
Preselected recipients only
JT Hobby Jr Endowment Fund is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$280,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $250,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $277,000 | 19 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 17 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $280,000 | 18 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
JT Hobby Jr Endowment Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What JT Hobby Jr Endowment Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $168,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fishburne Hudgins Educational Foundation Fishburne Military Academy | General support | $75,000 |
| Carolina Ballet | General support | $20,000 |
| Casa | General support | $20,000 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Hilltop Home Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Transition Kids Hospice of Wake County | General support | $15,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children | General support | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $15,000 |
| Healing Transitions | General support | $15,000 |
| Baptist Children's Home of NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Safechild | General support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $10,000 |
| Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Triangle Area | General support | $10,000 |
| Triangle Family Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen | General support | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean H Holmes
- Judy H Poe
Questions people ask
Does JT Hobby Jr Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JT Hobby Jr Endowment Fund give?
$280,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs JT Hobby Jr Endowment Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean H Holmes (Trustee) and Judy H Poe (Trustee).
What does JT Hobby Jr Endowment Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.