Kimbell Art Foundation
Kimbell Art Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $759.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $26.8M.
Kimbell Art Foundation at a glance
In short: Kimbell Art Foundation gave $10K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,500
- -72.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,167
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $759,256,338
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Kimbell Art Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texans For The Arts Foundation ($5K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 26 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kimbell Art Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $218K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texans For The Arts Foundation Austin, TX | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Kimbell Art Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $759,256,338 | $53,175,895 | $47,546,617 | $9,500 | 3 | $59,443,140 | $26,790,332 |
| 2023 | $737,500,339 | $59,907,174 | $48,150,718 | $34,000 | 7 | $46,245,637 | $31,353,160 |
| 2022 | $727,527,886 | $97,899,835 | $44,763,286 | $60,000 | 5 | $32,381,092 | $63,645,791 |
| 2021 | $689,543,866 | $52,320,292 | $38,156,579 | $209,000 | 5 | $17,801,502 | $26,231,828 |
| 2020 | $668,076,057 | $22,208,896 | $43,938,556 | $217,500 | 6 | — | $1,862,839 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kimbell Art Foundation is led by Kimbell Fortson Wynne, Director, Vice Chairman, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimbell Fortson Wynne
Director, Vice Chairman, President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay C Fortson
Director & Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan R Drake
Dep. Director Fina., Administrator, Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$257K (2020) → $400K (2024)
Karen Fortson Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stewart R Henderson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Win S Ryan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Williamson Darden
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Fortson Burton
Director & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wynne Alcorn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda A Cline
CFO, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$389K (2020) → $452K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ben J Fortson (2020–2024) — Director, Executive Vice President & CIO · Filing note: Thru May 2024
- Former: Glenn M Darden (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mitchell S Wynne (2020–2023) — Director, Vice Chairman, President & CEO
- Former: Peter O Alcorn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William K Burton (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: John L Marion (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $452K, to Brenda A Cline (CFO, Secr./Treas.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kimbell Art Foundation
How much does Kimbell Art Foundation give each year?
Kimbell Art Foundation gave $10K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 7 grants.
What is Kimbell Art Foundation's typical grant size?
Kimbell Art Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kimbell Art Foundation give grants?
Kimbell Art Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (2 grants).
Does Kimbell Art Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kimbell Art Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Kimbell Art Foundation?
Kimbell Art Foundation reported $759.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $53.2M.
What is Kimbell Art Foundation?
Kimbell Art Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $759.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Kimbell Art Foundation's EIN?
Kimbell Art Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6036226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Kimbell Art Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Kleinheinz Family Foundation For The Arts And Education
Fort Worth, TX
The Kleinheinz Family Foundation for the Arts and Education supports arts and cultural awareness, higher education and education initiatives, and Catholic organizations, with reported grants going to Texas recipients. It gave $7.7 million in total in 2024, but the available information does not identify a typical grant size. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; applicants are directed to contact the foundation and consult Exhibit 1 for application materials, with deadlines of June 1 or November 1.
Assets
$152.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$7.7M
ESB3 Foundation
Houston, TX
ESB3 Foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including culture, health, disability services, community needs, and education, with 2024 grants going to recipients in Texas and Pennsylvania. Its 12 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.35 million, with a median of $50,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$12.7M
Grants
12
Total Given
$2.3M
William M Fuller Foundation
Midland, TX
The William M. Fuller Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including education, arts and culture, health, humanitarian work, and civic engagement. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to organizations in Virginia and Texas. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$4.0M
Grants
13
Total Given
$468K
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
The Ray H Marr Foundation
Dallas, TX
The Ray H Marr Foundation funds education, youth-serving organizations, and children’s health organizations in Texas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,011 to $600,000, with a median of $25,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55.9M
Grants
23
Total Given
$1.8M
Frances C and William P Smallwood
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports educational, medical research, scientific, literary, and cultural purposes, as well as arts, community development, civic activities, and human services, within 100 miles of Dallas/Fort Worth, Gainesville, Florida, and Minden, Nevada. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $151,000, with a median of $7,500. It does not limit grants to preselected organizations; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.2M
Grants
24
Total Given
$435K
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Kimbell Art Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Kimbell Art Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?