Kimbell Art Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kimbell Art Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$9,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$3.1 billion
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $34,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $34,000 | 7 | $3.0 billion |
| 2024 | $9,500 | 3 | $3.1 billion |
How to apply
Kimbell Art 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kimbell Art Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $9,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texans For The Arts Foundation | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | Operating Support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda A Cline
- Susan R Drake
- Kimberly Williamson Darden
- Karen Fortson Davis
- Lisa Wynne Alcorn
- Stewart R Henderson
- Lisa Fortson Burton
- Kimbell Fortson Wynne
- Kay C Fortson
- Ben J Fortson (thru May 2024)
- Win S Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Kimbell Art Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kimbell Art Foundation give?
$9,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Kimbell Art Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brenda A Cline (CFO, Secr./Treas.), Susan R Drake (Dep. Dir. Fina./Admin., Asst. Secr./Treas.), Kimberly Williamson Darden (Director) and Karen Fortson Davis (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Kimbell Art Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.