Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $693,871 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$693,871
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$16.4 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $807,500 the year before.
16% 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 | $865,275 | 52 | $15.6 million |
| 2023 | $807,500 | 53 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $693,871 | 50 | $16.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Bucher 2200 West 7th Street Suite 210, Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 298-5553 |
| What to submit | Applications must include the amount requested, purpose of the grant and proof of the requesting organization's tax exempt status under irc section 501(c)(3). |
| Deadlines | January 30 for consideration in the current year |
| Restrictions | Applicants for grants must have exempt status (irc section 501(c)(3)). Applications from individuals are not accepted. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 47 | $588,871 |
| Georgia | 1 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Mtap deletion research | $80,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoo | Education and support | $60,000 |
| Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Baker martin family garden year 2 of 3 commitment | $50,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Scholarship, support and development | $35,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | Ensuring excellent medical care for animals | $30,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | Support of cook's children medical center | $26,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Educational childcare for low income and homeless families | $25,000 |
| Mayfest | Education and support | $25,000 |
| Saving Hope Animal Rescue Fund | Support medical and adoption services for abandoned animals | $20,500 |
| American Red Cross | To support blood saves lives initiative | $20,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera | Dinner with the stars | $20,000 |
| Hill Schoool of Fort Worth | Education and scholarship | $20,000 |
| The Hogan Trophy Award Foundation | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Camp Fire First Texas | School readiness program | $16,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth | Share-a-night program | $15,371 |
| American Heart Association | Go red sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Children | Support for tarrant county victims of abuse | $10,000 |
| Animal Refuge Foundation | Puppy rescue and rehabilitation | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Professionally supported one-to-one mentoring tarrant county | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County | Academic remidiation | $10,000 |
| Casa Manana | For artistic, educational, and daily operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Gill Children's Services | Last resort financial assistance | $10,000 |
| Jewel Charity | Support of cooks childrens medical center | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish | Support for childrens health | $10,000 |
| Saving Hope Foundation | Snip, snip hooray campaign | $10,000 |
| The Warm Place | Grief support program | $10,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Fw expansion project | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Chisolm Trail | Trinity invitational | $6,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services | Youth emergency shelter | $5,000 |
| Amphibian Productions Inc | Educational outreach to underserved middle and hs theatre programs | $5,000 |
| Barkleyworld | Families with pets in need | $5,000 |
| Brazos Valley Fca | Education and support | $5,000 |
| Cancer Care | Support for individuals with cancer | $5,000 |
| Dont Forget to Feed Me | Stay or go; home, not alone; the maverick fund | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Education and support | $5,000 |
| Hope Farm | Young men's leadership development program | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Fort Worth | Grand entry gala | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth | Mission optical program | $5,000 |
| Paluxy River Children's Advocacy | Provide comfort to child abuse victims | $5,000 |
| Riding Unlimited | Reasearch, support and outreach | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Simmons Bank
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 30 for consideration in the current year.
How much does Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust give?
$693,871 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Simmons Bank (Trustee).
What does Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.