Hibbs Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hibbs Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $209,969 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $69,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$209,969
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$69,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $411,623 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $411,623 | 28 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $209,969 | 32 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Hibbs Family Foundation 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 Hibbs Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | $174,619 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $35,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $250 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Junior College Foundation | Provide support annual scholarship fund | $69,000 |
| Faith Comes by Hearing | Provide support for the military biblestick program | $35,000 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | Provide support for scholarships and programs for multi-ethnic ministry serving children and families of east texas. | $25,000 |
| Cherokee Home for Children | Provide support for christian home environment for children dependent upon others for care. | $15,000 |
| Marvin United Methodist Church | Provide support for facilities, families in need of clothes, school supplies, immunizations, etc. | $11,050 |
| Young Audiences of Northeast Texas | Provide support for children in performing arts programs | $10,729 |
| East Texas Food Bank | Assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| Heartlight Ministries | Provide support for struggling teens & their families | $5,000 |
| Love Thy City of East Texas | Provide support for local missions. | $5,000 |
| Texas Cultural Trust Council | Provide support for ars in education, advicacy and economic impact in texas | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Provide support for age-appropriate curriculum that teaches students about their roles as individuals, workers, and consumers; the econcomic realities of life; and the importance of staying in school. | $2,680 |
| East Texas Communities Foundation | Provide support for shine your light campaign | $2,500 |
| United Way of Smith County | Provide support for fundraising campaign. | $2,500 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Provide assistance for support of arts education | $2,060 |
| East Texas Area Council Bsa | Provide assistance with boy scouts | $1,750 |
| Tyler Museum of Art | Provide support for community art education & school of art | $1,500 |
| Path | Provide support to aid indigent families in smith county with emergency assistance & programs to empower & encourage them to become self-sufficient. | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville Education Foundation | Provide support for scholarships | $1,000 |
| Tyler Day Nursery | Provide support for children's day care | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Alliance | support needs for services & respite care | $500 |
| Azleway Inc | Provide support & a high level of service for abused & damaged children. | $500 |
| Texas 2036 | Provide support to enable texans to make informed, fact driven decisions through accessible data, long-term strategic policy planning, and statewide engagement that ensures texan's wellbeing and economic prosperity. | $500 |
| Civil Air Patrol | Provide support for tyler composite squadron | $500 |
| Champions for Children | Support to raise funds for educational programs for children | $250 |
| First Baptist Church Dunbar | Memorial fund | $250 |
| Animal Rescue League of El Paso | Provide support for abused & abandoned animals. | $250 |
| St John the Divine Church | Memorials | $250 |
| Tyler Fire Foundation | Provide support for fundraising campaign | $250 |
| Caseta | Provide assistance for support arts education | $150 |
| First Christian Church | Memorial fund | $100 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Provide support for research. | $100 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | Memorials | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Stratton Weiss Hibbs
- Billy E Hibbs Jr
- Teresa W Hibbs
- London Elizabeth Hibbs
- Robert Monaghan
Questions people ask
Does Hibbs Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hibbs Family Foundation give?
$209,969 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Hibbs Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stratton Weiss Hibbs (Secretary), Billy E Hibbs Jr (President), Teresa W Hibbs (Vice President) and London Elizabeth Hibbs (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hibbs Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.