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The George F and Elsie Barnard Hodder Classic

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 056120559

The George F and Elsie Barnard Hodder Classic is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,365 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $24,274 and the largest $48,543. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $113,988 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$85,1384$2.5 million
2024$113,9884$2.7 million
2025$121,3654$2.9 million

How to apply

The George F and Elsie Barnard Hodder Classic 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The George F and Elsie Barnard Hodder Classic funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts4$121,365

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA
Classical music student$48,543
Wburtrustees of Boston University
Boston, MA
Unrestricted general$24,274
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston, MA
Unrestricted general$24,274
WGBH Educational Foundation
Boston, MA
Unrestricted general$24,274

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The George F and Elsie Barnard Hodder Classic accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The George F and Elsie Barnard Hodder Classic give?

$121,365 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $24,274.

Who runs The George F and Elsie Barnard Hodder Classic?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does The George F and Elsie Barnard Hodder Classic fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.

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