The Gilbert & Thyra Plass
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass is a private foundation, based in College Station, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $54K.
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass at a glance
In short: The Gilbert & Thyra Plass gave $130K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,444
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $2,276,126
- -3.8% 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 September 2026.
How to apply to The Gilbert & Thyra Plass
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Gilbert & Thyra Plass
Who The Gilbert & Thyra Plass funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Chamber Music ($27K). Together the top 9 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gilbert & Thyra Plass gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $80K (2020) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Chamber Music Bryan, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $27,000 |
| Brazos Valley Symphony Society Bryan, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $22,500 |
| James Dick Foundation Round Top, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $18,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church Music Bryan, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Texas Music CO Bryan, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $14,000 |
| Brazos Valley Chorale College Station, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $13,500 |
| Brenham Children's Chorus Brenham, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Bryan, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $7,000 |
| Brazos Educational Radio College Station, TX | Arts & Educational Programs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,276,126 | $73,567 | $164,745 | $130,000 | 9 | $144,904 | $53,726 | $146,161 |
| 2023 | $2,366,738 | $77,346 | $157,389 | $130,000 | 9 | $139,460 | $59,417 | $128,434 |
| 2022 | $2,445,887 | $34,774 | $151,240 | $127,500 | 10 | $133,201 | $36,019 | $130,843 |
| 2021 | $2,578,216 | $681,769 | $139,526 | $106,000 | 9 | $116,932 | $659,168 | $136,321 |
| 2020 | $2,035,968 | $123,447 | $114,133 | $80,000 | 8 | — | $100,090 | $120,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gilbert & Thyra Plass reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass is led by Patti Urbina, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patti Urbina
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathy Loving
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laurine Marlow
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Andreas Kronenberg (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William Rogers (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ann Sifers (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jane Van Valkenburg (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joe Ham (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Parrish (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Gilbert & Thyra Plass
How much does The Gilbert & Thyra Plass give each year?
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass gave $130K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 9 grants.
What is The Gilbert & Thyra Plass's typical grant size?
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $14,444, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gilbert & Thyra Plass give grants?
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass 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 Bryan, TX (5 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Does The Gilbert & Thyra Plass give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Gilbert & Thyra Plass's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts & Educational Programs" (9 grants).
Who are The Gilbert & Thyra Plass's largest grantees?
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Chamber Music ($27,000), Brazos Valley Symphony Society ($22,500) and James Dick Foundation ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gilbert & Thyra Plass?
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (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 is The Gilbert & Thyra Plass's EIN?
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2570709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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