Tres Grace Family Foundation
The Tres Grace Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Created in 2019 by Grace Dobson’s children to honor her legacy, it supports organizations working to improve the lives of people in communities she cherished.
Tres Grace Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tres Grace Family Foundation gave $10.4M across 103 grants in 2024 (avg $101K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,357,000
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 103
- +10200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,553
- -98.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,000
- Total assets
- $126,519,317
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tres Grace Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Concord Plaza 240, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 987-3655
Website: https://tresgraceff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tres Grace Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc ($2.5M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 40 grants of 107 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it is rooted in Central and South Texas, and that most of its grants benefit Texans. It gives preference to organizations in Texas and the southern United States. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia each received 1%, while Georgia received less than 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tres Grace Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $5.6M (2021) to $10.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 103 grants totaling $10.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $2,000,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | Hunger & Food Security | $300,000 |
| Coastal Bend Food Bank Corpus Christi, TX | Hunger & Food Security | $300,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $300,000 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank El Paso, TX | Hunger & Food Security | $300,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $250,000 |
| Texas State Aquarium Association Corpus Christi, TX | Parks & Green Space | $210,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Inc Pharr, TX | Hunger & Food Security | $200,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Hunger & Food Security | $200,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Hunger & Food Security | $200,000 |
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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 | $126,519,317 | $11,838,690 | $11,123,164 | $10,357,000 | 103 | $10,746,340 | $4,436,172 | $5,811,326 |
| 2023 | $118,009,227 | $8,606,152 | $10,084,262 | $9,208,000 | 1 | $9,639,918 | $2,254,724 | $5,360,392 |
| 2022 | $109,077,000 | $8,063,275 | $7,544,599 | $6,742,209 | 1 | $7,101,667 | $2,696,231 | $5,445,931 |
| 2021 | $125,832,115 | $12,006,313 | $6,303,421 | $5,592,020 | 1 | $5,849,545 | $5,866,230 | $5,719,212 |
| 2020 | $113,835,663 | $6,310,691 | $7,085,117 | $6,497,524 | 1 | — | $1,641,686 | $4,938,162 |
| 2019 | $102,033,540 | $102,033,540 | — | — | — | — | $33,540 | $150,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tres Grace Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.8M 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 says it supports organizations that improve the lives of individuals in communities Grace Dobson cherished. Its six focus areas are Hunger & Food Security, Health & Human Services, Unhoused, Education, Parks & Green Space, and Arts & Culture. The foundation describes support as including general operations, specific programs, capital campaigns, underwriting positions, and emergency support.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations funded. Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development Foundation says its mission is to provide for children’s services at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access through nutritious food, advocacy, programs, education, and other solutions. Texas State Aquarium Association describes its mission as engaging people with animals, inspiring appreciation for the seas, and supporting wildlife conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 103 grants totaling $10,357,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $62,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $2,000,000 to Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development Foundation for Health & Human Services; $300,000 each to Central Texas Food Bank, Coastal Bend Food Bank, and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank for Hunger & Food Security; and $300,000 to Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development Foundation for Health & Human Services. Other substantial grants included $250,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas, $210,000 to Texas State Aquarium Association, and $200,000 each to Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Houston Food Bank, North Texas Food Bank, and South Texas Food Bank.
The foundation says grants are by invitation only and that eligible organizations must be a 501(c)(3) or 170(c) entity that is not a private foundation under section 509(a). It does not fund individuals or grants intended for political purposes or influencing legislation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather B. Dobson as president, Hugh C. Dobson as treasurer, and Lynne Dobson as secretary. Directors are Anne M. Dobson, Tom E. Dobson, Claire McLean, and Greg Wooldridge.
Tres Grace Family Foundation is led by Heather B Dobson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather B Dobson
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom E Dobson
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne M Dobson
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Wooldridge
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire McLean
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh C Dobson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Dobson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Claire Wooldridge (2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Lynne Dobson (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Harmon Luke Woolridge (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Tres Grace Family Foundation
How much does Tres Grace Family Foundation give each year?
Tres Grace Family Foundation gave $10.4M across 103 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.2M across 1 grant.
What is Tres Grace Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tres Grace Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $62,000, and its average grant was $100,553, across 103 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tres Grace Family Foundation give grants?
Tres Grace Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Corpus Christi, TX (29 grants), San Antonio, TX (28 grants), Austin, TX (24 grants) and Horseshoe Bay, TX (2 grants).
Does Tres Grace Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 103 grants with a stated purpose on Tres Grace Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Services" (44 grants), "Hunger & Food Security" (15 grants) and "Camps" (13 grants).
Who are Tres Grace Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tres Grace Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc ($2,450,000 across 4 grants), Coastal Bend Food Bank ($400,000 across 2 grants) and Central Texas Food Bank ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tres Grace Family Foundation?
Tres Grace Family Foundation reported $126.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tres Grace Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports organizations that improve the lives of individuals in communities Grace Dobson cherished. Its six focus areas are Hunger & Food Security, Health & Human Services, Unhoused, Education, Parks & Green Space, and Arts & Culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tres Grace Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tres Grace Family Foundation's EIN?
Tres Grace Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2615544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Tres Grace Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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