The Hodges Foundation
The Hodges Foundation is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants concentrated in Texas and most grant dollars going to Texas recipients.
The Hodges Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hodges Foundation gave $69K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,500
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,262
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,225,375
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hodges Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2995, Abilene, TX 79604
Phone: (325) 668-8366
Website: https://www.hodgesfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Hodges Foundation
Who The Hodges Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fellowship of Christian ($30K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 91 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s program description says it funds projects to enhance the well-being of individuals in Texas and beyond. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to Florida, and 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hodges Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2023) to $128K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship of Christian Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Jack Brewer Foundation Plantation, FL | Operational Support | $3,400 |
| Freedom House Weatherford, TX | Operational Support | $2,200 |
| Young Life Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $2,000 |
| Pine Cove Christian Camp Tyler, TX | Operational Support | $1,800 |
| Noroc Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $1,500 |
| Josh McDowell Ministry Plano, TX | Operational Support | $1,300 |
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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 | $1,225,375 | $116,655 | $96,037 | $68,500 | 21 | $91,513 | $96,194 | $71,379 |
| 2023 | $1,204,513 | $72,305 | $87,471 | $67,300 | 18 | $85,296 | $56,602 | $68,361 |
| 2022 | $1,219,480 | $108,661 | $91,986 | $70,200 | 17 | $70,200 | $86,964 | — |
| 2021 | $1,202,805 | $156,274 | $153,475 | $128,000 | 19 | $128,000 | $115,539 | — |
| 2020 | $1,200,006 | $141,095 | $94,004 | $72,400 | 16 | — | $117,205 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hodges Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — 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 program description identifies community outreach, missionary work, youth initiatives, and programs that enhance education and the arts as areas its funding has addressed.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the work of some organizations it supported. Mentoring Alliance says its purpose is to mobilize godly people into the lives of children and families, providing tangible help and hope. Freedom House describes itself as a crisis intervention center that provides shelter and related support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and crime. Meals on Wheels says it prepares and delivers hot meals to elderly and disabled people. These are grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $68,500. Grants ranged from $200 to $30,000, with a median of $1,200. Listed grants generally specify operational support as their purpose.
The largest 2024 grants included $30,000 to Fellowship of Christian, $10,000 to Mentoring Alliance, and $5,000 to Abilene Philharmonic. Other notable awards were $3,400 to Jack Brewer Foundation, $2,200 to Freedom House, $2,000 to Young Life, and $1,800 to Pine Cove Christian Camp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charisse Pruett and Michelle Brookshire as directors.
The Hodges Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charisse Pruett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Brookshire
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Hodges Foundation
How much does The Hodges Foundation give each year?
The Hodges Foundation gave $69K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 18 grants.
What is The Hodges Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hodges Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $3,262, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hodges Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Hodges Foundation give grants?
The Hodges Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (15 grants).
Does The Hodges Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hodges Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hodges Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hodges Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fellowship of Christian ($30,000), Mentoring Alliance ($10,000) and Abilene Philharmonic ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hodges Foundation?
The Hodges Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hodges Foundation fund?
The foundation’s program description identifies community outreach, missionary work, youth initiatives, and programs that enhance education and the arts as areas its funding has addressed. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hodges Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hodges Foundation's EIN?
The Hodges Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6329970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hodges Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hodges Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hodges-foundation-morg_a553a50bdb724ccfb9b97e170907261a
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