Hoblitzelle Foundation
Hoblitzelle Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established by Karl and Esther Hoblitzelle in 1942, it supports capital projects for nonprofit organizations in Texas, primarily in the Dallas area. Its website describes its founding purposes as charitable, scientific, literacy, or educational purposes within Texas.
Hoblitzelle Foundation at a glance
In short: Hoblitzelle Foundation gave $7.7M across 59 grants in 2026 (avg $131K), mostly in Texas. 56% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,744,700
- +6.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 59
- +31.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $131,266
- -18.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $67,300
- Total assets
- $141,064,662
- +4.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (32 of 57, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hoblitzelle Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation provides an online application and encourages prospective applicants to discuss a potential project with it before applying; it does not require a formal letter of inquiry. Its website says applicants should have a capital need, tax-exempt status, an annual budget greater than $250,000, and an external financial audit within the previous two years. Applications require an IRS exemption letter, the most recent Form 990, the most recent audited financial statements, a board list, and a report on major donor support over the previous three years. The 2025 filing says applicants must show they are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and are not private foundations under section 509(a), or qualify under section 170(c)(1) for a grant shown to be for public purposes only. The foundation does not fund religious purposes, individuals, or organizations outside Texas. Its stated exclusions include operating budgets, debt retirement, research, media productions or publications, scholarships, and endowments; infrequent exceptions are initiated by the board.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists two annual proposal periods: February 15–April 15, considered by the end of May, and June 15–August 15, considered by the end of September. Both 2026 submission periods had passed as of September 28, 2026. The 2025 filing separately lists December 15, April 15, and August 15, with the next business day applying when a date falls on a weekend.
- Deadline
- The website lists two annual proposal periods: February 15–April 15, considered by the end of May, and June 15–August…
- Contact
Application contact: Kathryn H Robbins President Ceo
Mailing address: 5556 Caruth Haven Lane Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 373-0462
Website: https://hoblitzelle.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hoblitzelle Foundation
Who Hoblitzelle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle Fund ($1.3M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 90 grants of 306 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Texas, primarily in the Dallas area. Its website says grants outside that geographic preference may reflect a historical interest of the founder, a board member’s current interest, or a project with broad impact in a particular Texas region. It states that grants are not made outside Texas. In filing year 2026, all reported grant dollars went to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hoblitzelle Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 32 of 57 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $89K; repeat grants $195K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 11% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6.0M (2020) to $7.7M (2026). In 2026 it made 59 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle Fund Dallas, TX | Toward a New Dallas Pediatric Hospital Campus | $1,000,000 |
| AT&T Performing Arts Center Dallas, TX | Toward enclosing the elevators at the dee and charles wyly theatre. | $500,000 |
| Circuit Trail Conservancy DBA the Loop Dallas Dallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign to facilitate the completion of the last two miles of the 50-mile trail. | $500,000 |
| Dallas Zoological Society Dallas, TX | Toward the "Wild Horizons" Capital Campaign. | $500,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas Dallas, TX | Toward the "Now and Forever" Centennial Campaign. | $500,000 |
| Metrocare Services Dallas, TX | For additional support of the "changing minds" capital campaign. | $500,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting (Kera) Dallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign for new facilities, investment in content, and endowment. | $250,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle Fund Dallas, TX | Toward a new community clinic on dallas college-richland campus. | $250,000 |
| The Salvation Army of North Texas Dallas, TX | Toward the "the one army, many fronts campaign" for replacement facilities | $250,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Dallas, TX | Toward Capital Aspects of Their Centennial Campaign. | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,064,662 | $14,913,239 | $7,446,735 | $7,744,700 | 59 | $8,418,742 | $13,962,027 | $8,430,082 |
| 2025 | $135,684,279 | $11,676,370 | $12,620,159 | $7,283,610 | 45 | $7,965,162 | $10,838,326 | $7,970,146 |
| 2024 | $132,939,156 | $13,251,251 | $7,979,399 | $7,089,150 | 65 | $7,738,614 | $12,533,459 | $7,378,108 |
| 2023 | $128,406,207 | $1,965,913 | $7,209,619 | $7,019,450 | 67 | $7,608,428 | $2,355,785 | $7,209,316 |
| 2022 | $135,054,358 | $12,987,577 | $9,919,162 | $6,625,250 | 70 | $7,210,651 | $11,939,633 | $8,357,225 |
| 2021 | $130,386,109 | $9,323,539 | $5,533,473 | $6,400,700 | 96 | — | $8,494,828 | $7,515,911 |
| 2020 | $129,128,368 | $7,303,759 | $5,905,219 | $6,025,100 | 73 | — | $6,409,118 | $6,868,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hoblitzelle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.4M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purposes at its establishment were charitable, scientific, literacy, or educational purposes in Texas. Its website describes seven funding categories, including arts and culture, civic projects, disability community, and education. Examples of the kinds of projects it identifies include arts and cultural assets, neighborhood revitalization, parks and trails, therapy facilities, and capital initiatives at schools and higher education institutions.
Recent recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Goodwill Industries of Dallas describes its mission as helping people facing barriers to employment build skills and find jobs. The Dallas Zoological Society describes its work as supporting the Dallas Zoo’s education, entertainment, and wildlife conservation activities. Café Momentum says it equips at-risk youth with life skills, education, and employment opportunities. These are the recipients’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $7,744,700. Individual grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $67,300. All reported grant dollars went to Texas recipients.
Among the largest 2026 awards were $1,000,000 to the Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle Fund toward a new Dallas pediatric hospital campus; $500,000 each to the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Circuit Trail Conservancy, Dallas Zoological Society, Goodwill Industries of Dallas, and Metrocare Services; and $250,000 each to North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA), the Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle Fund for a community clinic, the Salvation Army of North Texas, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Other reported grants included $200,000 to the University of North Texas for a Dolby Atmos scoring and spatial audio studio and $150,000 to Café Momentum toward a new flagship headquarters and restaurant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kathryn H. Robbins as president and CEO and Amie Karnes as operations manager. Listed directors are Jere W. Thompson Jr. (chairman), Michael S. Rawlings (vice chairman), Holland P. Gary (treasurer), Rafael M. Anchía, Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, Nita Prothro Clark, Jennifer Staubach Gates, and Daniel Podolsky, M.D.
Hoblitzelle Foundation is led by Kathryn H. Robbins, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kathryn H. Robbins
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$238K (2020) → $297K (2026)
Jere W. Thompson Jr.
Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine M. Rose
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Podolsky MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rafael M. Anchia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizzie Routman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Staubach Gates
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nita Prothro Clark
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amie Karnes
Operations Manager
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$63K (2025) → $82K (2026)
Holland P. Gary
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Rawlings
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris T. Baker (2020–2025) — Executive Assistant
- Former: Lydia H. Novakov (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Karen L. Shuford (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: John W. Dayton (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Lisa Hall (2020) — Executive Assistant
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $297K, to Kathryn H Robbins (President and CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hoblitzelle Foundation
How much does Hoblitzelle Foundation give each year?
Hoblitzelle Foundation gave $7.7M across 59 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $7.3M across 45 grants.
What is Hoblitzelle Foundation's typical grant size?
Hoblitzelle Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $67,300, and its average grant was $131,266, across 59 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hoblitzelle Foundation that year got $89K on average.
Where does Hoblitzelle Foundation give grants?
Hoblitzelle Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (45 grants) and Garland, TX (2 grants).
Does Hoblitzelle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on Hoblitzelle Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Updated Technology." (5 grants).
Who are Hoblitzelle Foundation's largest grantees?
Hoblitzelle Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle Fund ($1,250,000 across 2 grants), AT&T Performing Arts Center ($500,000) and Circuit Trail Conservancy DBA the Loop Dallas ($500,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hoblitzelle Foundation?
Hoblitzelle Foundation reported $141.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hoblitzelle Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purposes at its establishment were charitable, scientific, literacy, or educational purposes in Texas. Its website describes seven funding categories, including arts and culture, civic projects, disability community, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hoblitzelle Foundation?
The foundation provides an online application and encourages prospective applicants to discuss a potential project with it before applying; it does not require a formal letter of inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hoblitzelle Foundation's EIN?
Hoblitzelle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6003984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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