The Hoglund Foundation
The Hoglund Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, that supports education and family support services for families and at-risk children in the City of Dallas. Sally and Forrest Hoglund created the foundation in 1989 to give back to their community.
The Hoglund Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hoglund Foundation gave $1.7M across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,740,031
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,710
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $42,904,623
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (21 of 93, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% 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 Hoglund Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an online application. The foundation’s 2024 filing directs applicants to contact the foundation or visit its website for the form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists application deadlines of February 1, June 1, and October 1, with board meeting dates of April 30, August 15, and December 16.
- Deadline
- The website lists application deadlines of February 1, June 1, and October 1, with board meeting dates of April 30,…
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Compton
Mailing address: 5910 N Central Expwy Ste 255, Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: (214) 987-3605
Website: https://hoglundfoundation.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 The Hoglund Foundation
Who The Hoglund Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Methodist University ($135K). Together the top 10 received $727K.
Grant Size Distribution
526 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 486 grants of 526 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant guidelines say organizations or programs must focus on the City of Dallas. Its 2024 grants were concentrated in Texas, which received 80% of grant dollars; Colorado received 11%, California 3%, and Virginia and Washington, DC, 2% each. These reported grants include recipients outside Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hoglund Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 93 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $1.6M (2022) to $2.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | General operating ($110,000), capital for the Cox School Renovation and Expansion Fund ($10,000), support the Ignited Campaign's Dedman College Scholars ($5,000) and Cox School of Business Pitts Leadership Award ($10,000) | $135,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science Dallas, TX | General operating support | $130,000 |
| Center for Brain Health UTD Dallas, TX | Program support for the Hoglund Hub for NexGen Leaders | $100,000 |
| Creede Center for the Arts Creede, CO | Creede Center for the Arts Capital Campaign Project | $100,000 |
| Creede Reperatory Theatre Creede, CO | General operating support | $61,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab Dallas, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Texas 2036 Austin, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Dallas CASA Dallas, TX | General operating support | $36,000 |
| Room to Read San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Commit Dallas, TX | General operating support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s website separately reports total assets of $61,695,782 for fiscal year 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,904,623 | $1,938,356 | $2,879,113 | $1,740,031 | 93 | $2,602,166 | $1,684,702 | $2,866,188 |
| 2023 | $43,845,380 | $7,498,826 | $3,527,279 | $2,150,669 | 109 | $3,138,646 | $7,217,209 | $2,601,049 |
| 2022 | $39,873,833 | $6,444,501 | $2,855,943 | $1,565,785 | 108 | $2,473,295 | $6,141,983 | $2,612,161 |
| 2021 | $36,285,275 | $9,423,290 | $2,613,901 | $1,643,180 | 112 | $2,270,266 | $9,207,947 | $2,843,744 |
| 2020 | $29,475,886 | $1,925,784 | $3,328,548 | $2,362,395 | 104 | — | $1,768,638 | $2,421,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoglund Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of families and at-risk children in the City of Dallas by partnering with organizations that provide education and family support services.
Its two focus areas are family support and education. Family support includes helping families remain intact, supporting children with an emphasis on child abuse prevention, and promoting individual and family responsibility. Education includes cost-effective, scalable initiatives with data-driven results and support for classroom learning and teachers.
The foundation’s guidelines say eligible organizations or programs must focus on the City of Dallas, be 501(c)(3) organizations with proof of tax-exempt status, and demonstrate sound financial and organizational management. It also looks for creative problem-solving, collaboration, and work in areas not adequately served or funded by others. Funding may support specific programs or projects, capital projects, or general operations.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations funded. Southern Methodist University, which received $135,000, describes its mission as education through research and teaching. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, which received $130,000, says it aims to inspire minds through nature and science. Dallas CASA, which received $36,000, says its volunteer advocates protect children and help child victims of abuse and neglect. Child Poverty Action Lab, which received $50,000, says it works to reduce child poverty in Dallas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 93 grants totaling $1,740,031. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $135,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest grants included $135,000 to Southern Methodist University, $130,000 to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, $100,000 to Center for Brain Health UTD for the Hoglund Hub for NexGen Leaders, and $100,000 to the Creede Center for the Arts for its capital campaign. Other grants included $50,000 each to Child Poverty Action Lab and Texas 2036, and $36,000 to Dallas CASA.
The foundation’s website says it reviews applications three times a year and accepts online applications only. Applicants must submit a complete application and an IRS determination letter specifying their 509(a) classification; 509(a)(3) organizations must provide additional documentation. Organizations may apply once per year and only after any multi-year grants have been paid in full. The foundation may contact applicants if a site visit is necessary. Its application guidance also says first-time applicants should email a one-page letter of intent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sally and Forrest Hoglund created the foundation. The foundation’s website says their daughters Kelly Compton, Shelly Dee, and Kristy Robinson serve as board members, and that the founders’ ten grandchildren constitute the Junior Board.
The 2024 filing lists Shelly H Dee as president, Sally R Hoglund as vice president, Kelly Hoglund Compton as secretary, treasurer, and executive, and Kristan Hoglund Robinson as director and program officer.
The Hoglund Foundation is led by Shelly H Dee, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shelly H Dee
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristan Hoglund Robinson
Director & Program Officer
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $151K (2024)
Kelly Hoglund Compton
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$235K (2020) → $254K (2024)
Sally R Hoglund
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Forrest E Hoglund (2020–2023) — President
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 $254K, to Kelly Hoglund Compton (Sec/Treas/Exec). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Hoglund Foundation
How much does The Hoglund Foundation give each year?
The Hoglund Foundation gave $1.7M across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 109 grants.
What is The Hoglund Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hoglund Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $18,710, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hoglund Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Hoglund Foundation give grants?
The Hoglund Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (52 grants), Creede, CO (7 grants), Charlottesville, VA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Hoglund Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of The Hoglund Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 93) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hoglund Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hoglund Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Methodist University ($135,000), Perot Museum of Nature and Science ($130,000) and Center for Brain Health UTD ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hoglund Foundation?
The Hoglund Foundation reported $42.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (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 The Hoglund Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of families and at-risk children in the City of Dallas by partnering with organizations that provide education and family support services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hoglund Foundation?
Submit an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hoglund Foundation's EIN?
The Hoglund Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2300978. 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. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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