Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation is a private foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $325,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$325,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $275,500 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $295,500 | 23 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $275,500 | 20 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 20 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Mary Hobbs Griffith 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 Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $260,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Patricio and Aransas Counties A & H Show Inc | To support the operations and needs of the annual san patricio and aransas counties agricultural and homemakers show. | $40,000 |
| Skidmore Volunteer Fire Department | To support fire safety services for the community. | $27,500 |
| Sound Off Inc | To provide mental health support to veterans and service members in such a way that the 47%+ of those suffering who otherwise refuse to seek help. | $25,000 |
| Shades of Green Legacy Foundation | To support the foundation's aim to create a public legacy garden in san antonio. | $25,000 |
| Future Farmers of America | Makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. | $20,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To support md anderson's aim to eliminate cancer in texas, the nation, and the world. | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To honor the sacrifice of fdny firefighter stephen siller and all those who laid down their lives to save others on september 11, 2001 and those who continue to sacrifice their life and limb for their country through military and first responder services. | $20,000 |
| Papalote Volunteer Fire Department | To support fire safety services for the community. | $17,500 |
| Beeville Art Association Inc | To support the association in uniting its members in the study of art, as well as the promotion of cultural activities and the public interest in art. | $15,000 |
| Catholic Music Initiative Inc | To support the organization's aim to renew the catholic parish music experience at mass. | $15,000 |
| Sinton TX Historical Museum | To support the organization's aim to collect and preserve artifacts from early settlers and their descendants in the sinton area to educate the public about the region's history. | $12,500 |
| Friends of Taft Public Library | To support literacy in the residents in the taft, texas, service area. | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Cibolo Wilderness | To support the conservation of natural resources through education and stewardship. | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Soceity | To support animal care, education, and conservation. | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | To invite every parishioner to a life rooted in gratitude to god. | $10,000 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | To support the convervancy's aim to be a steward of and an advocate for brackenridge park. | $10,000 |
| Skidmore Historical Society Inc | To support the association's aim to provide for an understanding, appreciation, and preservation of the history of skidmore, texas. | $7,500 |
| Children's Heart Foundation | To advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research. | $5,000 |
| Sinton Isd | To support the objectives of the sinton isd. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frost Bank
Questions people ask
Does Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation give?
$325,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frost Bank (Trustee).
What does Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.