The Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation is a private foundation in College Station, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $130,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $27,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$130,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $130,000 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 | $130,000 | 9 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 9 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Verabank 2531 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, TX 77845 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (979) 704-6556 |
| What to submit | None specified |
| Restrictions | Arts in Texas only. |
What The Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $130,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Chamber Music | Arts & educational programs | $27,000 |
| Brazos Valley Symphony Society | Arts & educational programs | $22,500 |
| James Dick Foundation | Arts & educational programs | $18,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church Music | Arts & educational programs | $15,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Texas Music Co | Arts & educational programs | $14,000 |
| Brazos Valley Chorale | Arts & educational programs | $13,500 |
| Brenham Children's Chorus | Arts & educational programs | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Arts & educational programs | $7,000 |
| Brazos Educational Radio | Arts & educational programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patti Urbina
- Kathy Loving
- Laurine Marlow
Questions people ask
Does The Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs The Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patti Urbina (President), Kathy Loving (Secretary) and Laurine Marlow (Treasurer).
What does The Gilbert & Thyra Plass Arts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.