The Tobin Endowment
Accepts applications
The Tobin Endowment is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $1.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$184 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 18 | $178 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 13 | $184 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tullos Wells Co-Chair PO Box 90869, San Antonio, TX 78209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 930-5160 |
| What to submit | Organizations must be tax-expempt under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Grant requests must be submitted in writing, specifying purpose of funds requested and include IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exemption letter. |
| Deadlines | No formal deadlines for submission |
| Restrictions | The tobin endowment supports and promotes the arts, together with other charitable, scientific, literary and educational organizations, by making direct qualifying distributions (contributions) to public charities, private operating foundations and other qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Tobin Endowment funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $2.8 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $277,364 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation | Support to provide a diverse range of cultural, educational, and artistic experiences for youth and community | $1.8 million |
| The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund | Charitable grant for operating budget | $500,000 |
| The Santa Fe Opera | Support the santa fe opera's apprentice program and production sponsor for a mainstage production for the 2024 season | $277,364 |
| McNay Art Museum | Support for underwriting the cost of operating the curatorial department of the tobin collection of theatre arts and the tobin wing, and the presenting sponsor for tim burton and the nightmare before christmas exhibition | $135,000 |
| Christus Santa Rosa Friends Foundation | Support for christus santa rosa friends foundation to complete the christus santa rosa hospital - medical center's comprehensive oncology unit's capital campaign | $104,266 |
| San Antonio Report | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Texas Tribune Inc | Support of one symposium annually to be titled "the tobin endowment symposium" | $60,000 |
| Mission Road Ministries | Support mission road ministries general operations | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | Support the fund initiative for the girl scouts of southwest texas to provide nearly 15,000 girls the opportunity to learn about the performance and visual arts in the san antonio area and earn the "tobin endowment art" patch | $35,000 |
| Elf Louise Inc | Support for the elf louis christmas project | $15,000 |
| The Charity Ball Association of San Anto | Support for san antonio's children's charities as a grand patron | $10,000 |
| Musical Bridges Around the World Inc | Support for the gurwitz international piano competition | $10,000 |
| Classical Music Institute | Support to grow concert season and expand education programs | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Bruce Bugg Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Tobin Endowment accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No formal deadlines for submission.
How much does The Tobin Endowment give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs The Tobin Endowment?
Its 2024 filing lists J Bruce Bugg Jr (Chairman).
What does The Tobin Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.