Hoblitzelle Foundation
Accepts applications
Hoblitzelle Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.8 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $67,300 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.8 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$67,300
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$184 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11.1 million the year before.
90% 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 | $6.5 million | 65 | $158 million |
| 2024 | $11.1 million | 45 | $162 million |
| 2025 | $5.8 million | 59 | $184 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathryn H Robbins President Ceo 5556 Caruth Haven Lane Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 373-0462 |
| What to submit | 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." |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hoblitzelle Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 59 | $7.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle Fund | Toward a new dallas pediatric hospital campus | $1.0 million |
| At&t Performing Arts Center | Toward enclosing the elevators at the dee and charles wyly theatre. | $500,000 |
| Circuit Trail Conservancy DBA the Loop Dallas | Toward a capital campaign to facilitate the completion of the last two miles of the 50-mile trail. | $500,000 |
| Dallas Zoological Society | Toward the "wild horizons" capital campaign. | $500,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas | Toward the "now and forever" centennial campaign. | $500,000 |
| Metrocare Services | For additional support of the "changing minds" capital campaign. | $500,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting (Kera) | Toward a capital campaign for new facilities, investment in content, and endowment. | $250,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle Fund | Toward a new community clinic on dallas college-richland campus. | $250,000 |
| The Salvation Army of North Texas | Toward the "the one army, many fronts campaign" for replacement facilities | $250,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | Toward capital aspects of their centennial campaign. | $250,000 |
| University of North Texas | For a dolby atmos scoring and spatial audio studio. | $200,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Toward a capital campaign for a new flagship headquarters and restaurant. | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc | Toward a capital campaign to build a service hub in mckinney. | $150,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | Toward a hospice house. | $150,000 |
| The Dallas Opera | Toward infrastructure repairs at the karayanis rehearsal and production center (krpc) in fair park. | $125,000 |
| African American Museum | To support renovations ahead of fifa fan fest and the mandela exhibit. | $100,000 |
| Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity | Toward the repurchase of the dallas area habitat headquarters in west dallas. | $100,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Toward a capital campaign for a new building for the business school. | $100,000 |
| Downtown Dallas Inc | Toward to safe in the city initiative. | $100,000 |
| Men of Nehemiah | Toward the building futures campaign for replacement facilities. | $100,000 |
| North Texas Sports Foundation | Toward the gateway community initiative, a fifa legacy project | $100,000 |
| Ourcalling | For technology development. | $100,000 |
| Southwest Transplant Alliance | Toward expansion of the hoblitzelle perfusion lab. | $100,000 |
| SPCA of Texas | Toward a capital campaign to significantly expand facilities. | $100,000 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | Toward the bush center celebrating americas semiquincentennial (a250), including outdoor exhibit, independence day celebration and related activities | $100,000 |
| United to Learn | Toward capital aspects of their expansion at disd campuses. | $100,000 |
| Volunteers of America Texas | Toward capital improvements at an affordable housing community for seniors. | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School Inc | For a vehicle to expand the corporate work study program. | $75,000 |
| Esperanza Ministries DBA Casa del Lago | Toward a capital campaign for replacement facilities. | $75,000 |
| Wilkinson Center | For updated technology | $67,300 |
| Network of Community Ministries | Toward capital needs at this social service agency in richardson. | $65,000 |
| Kid Net Foundation DBA Jonathan's Place | For updated technology. | $64,000 |
| Dallas Chamber Symphony | Toward administrative technology enhancements. | $52,400 |
| Audubon Dallas | Toward expansion of cedar ridge preserve. | $50,000 |
| First Baptist Academy | Toward a capital campaign for campus expansion. | $50,000 |
| Joppy Momma's Farm | For infrastructure improvements and equipment. | $50,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | For various capital updates to their campus. | $50,000 |
| Magdalen House the | Toward a capital campaign to expand capacity of the men's program. | $50,000 |
| South Dallas Fair Park Innercity CDC | Toward an effort to create a wic store in mill city. | $50,000 |
| Texas Disability Project | For support of the texas disability project. | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn H Robbins
- Amie Karnes
- Jere W Thompson Jr
- Michael S Rawlings
- Holland P Gary
- Rafael M Anchia
- Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt
- Nita Prothro Clark
- Jennifer Staubach Gates
- Daniel Podolsky MD
- Catherine M Rose
- Lizzie Routman
Questions people ask
Does Hoblitzelle Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 15th, april 15th, and august 15th; the next business day if these dates fall on a weekend.
How much does Hoblitzelle Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $67,300.
Who runs Hoblitzelle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn H Robbins (President and Ceo), Amie Karnes (Operations Manager), Jere W Thompson Jr (Chairman) and Michael S Rawlings (Vice Chairman) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Hoblitzelle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and arts and culture.