Hobby Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hobby Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $440,933 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $107,000. 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$440,933
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$107,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $412,183 the year before.
52% 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 | $13.5 million | 79 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $412,183 | 23 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $440,933 | 27 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
Hobby 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 Hobby Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $364,933 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's School | Lower school capital campaign, red and black society, and quadrangle club - maverick circle | $107,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Bbp capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Menil Foundation Inc - the Menil Collection | Continuing operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Uatx | Continuing operating expenses | $33,333 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | Continuing operating expenses | $25,000 |
| The Philosophical Society of Texas | Continuing operating expenses | $25,000 |
| The College Foundation of the University of Virginia | Bicentennial professorship of politics fund, eugene r. Schutt endowment | $20,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Development Office | Darren walker scholarship | $20,000 |
| Hays Cnty Citizens Sherrifs Acad Alumni | Continuing operating expenses | $15,000 |
| San Marcos Citizens Police Acad Assoc | Continuing operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | Continuing operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Hays County Food Bank | Continuing operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Annual gala support | $10,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Continuing operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation | Continuing operating expenses | $7,100 |
| Friends of the Washington Statue | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Donation to houston evening of tribute | $5,000 |
| Texas State History Museum Foundation | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fleming Park | Continuing operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Continuing operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Rice University | Baker institute of public policy | $2,500 |
| University of Texas System Chancellor's Council | Chancellor's council executive committee membership | $2,500 |
| Center for Houston's Future | Continuing operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St John the Divine Episcopal Church | Continuing operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Memorial Drive Elementary Community | Continuing operating expenses | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul W Hobby
- Grace H Grundy
- Janet M Hobby
Questions people ask
Does Hobby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hobby Family Foundation give?
$440,933 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hobby Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul W Hobby (Trustee & President), Grace H Grundy (Trustee, Secretary and Treasurer) and Janet M Hobby (Trustee).
What does Hobby Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.