Kobes Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
+5.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-47.4% YoY
About Kobes Arts
Based on IRS filings
Kobes Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $10,695 | $34,243 |
| Revenue | $-3,061 | $-9,850 | — |
| Expenses | $7,634 | $13,698 | $12,877 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,100 | $4,850 | $1,708 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Titasdance Unbound ($2,850), Dallas Museum of Art ($1,000), Bruce Wood Dance Project ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Bruce Wood Dance Project Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| TITASDANCE UNBOUND Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $2,850 |
| KERA Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodger D Kobes | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Salvatore J Olimpio | Secretary | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kobes Arts?
Kobes Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kobes Arts operate?
Kobes Arts has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Texas.
What size grants does Kobes Arts award?
In 2025, Kobes Arts awarded 4 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kobes Arts's EIN?
Kobes Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2893012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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