The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund
Accepts applications
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,900 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$135,900
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$87.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $105,200 the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,200 | 8 | $90.5 million |
| 2024 | $135,900 | 8 | $87.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mel L Weingart President PO Box 91019, San Antonio, TX 78209-1019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 227-6065 |
| What to submit | Request should be on organization's letterhead and signed by an officer of the 501(c)(3) organization. Include specific information on the use of the grant money. Organizations must submit IRS exemption letter. |
| Deadlines | No formal deadlines for submission. |
| Restrictions | There are no express restrictions or limitations of grant awards, as long as a charitable purpose is fulfilled. Grant requests having specific focus on theatrical arts, including opera and theatre stage, set, and costume design are encouraged - as the primary focus of this foundation is theatre and opera art, design, and education related thereto. |
What The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $82,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $53,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Development Fund | Theatre arts sharaff rlbt award underwriting | $45,000 |
| McNay Art Museum | Charitable contribution | $30,400 |
| New York City Ballet | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Ars Nova Theater I Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| The Dallas Opera | Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Opera of San Antonio | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mel L Weingart
- Linda Hardberger
- Robert F Perdziola
Questions people ask
Does The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund 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 Theatre Arts Fund give?
$135,900 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Mel L Weingart (Dir, Chair, Ceo), Linda Hardberger (Dir, Secy) and Robert F Perdziola (Director).
What does The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.