Hine Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hine Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $365,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$365,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $325,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $257,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $365,000 | 14 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Hine 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 Hine Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $330,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country | Program support | $100,000 |
| Earn-A-Bike | Program support | $100,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| St Philip's Episcopal School | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Options for Life | Program support | $20,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative | Program support | $5,000 |
| Corpus Christi Police Athletic League | Program support | $5,000 |
| Honor Veterans Now DBA Meals for Vets | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mercury One | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mision de Candelilla | Program support | $5,000 |
| Onestar Foundation Rebuild Texas Fund | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tandem Trikes 4 Ms | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gilbert C Hine Jr
- Cecily Gallagher
- Isabel Thompson
- Julian Hine
Questions people ask
Does Hine Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hine Family Foundation give?
$365,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Hine Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gilbert C Hine Jr (President), Cecily Gallagher (Vice President), Isabel Thompson (Secretary) and Julian Hine (Treasurer).
What does Hine Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.