Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust

FORT WORTH, TX EIN: 20-7142456

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.7M

-4.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$808K

-6.7% YoY

Grant Count

+1.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-8.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $739K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports a diverse range of charitable causes. Primary areas of interest include:

Arts and culture
Animal welfare and pet adoption services
Children's initiatives and youth education
Medical research and treatment
Educational childcare for low-income and homeless families
Community food security and support services
Collegiate golf programs

Grantmaking

The Trust administers multiple grant programs including Education and Support, Research and Outreach, Medical and Adoption Services Support, Education and Scholarships, and Collegiate Golf Support.

Grant Range

$25–$80,000

Average Grant

amount varies by program area, ranging from approximately $7,000 to $23,750

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Trust primarily funds nonprofit organizations in the north Texas region, with some grants extending to organizations in New York and New Mexico.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $3.4M (92%)

District of Columbia $80K (2%)

Georgia $80K (2%)

New York $63K (2%)

New Mexico $53K (1%)

Tennessee $13K (0%)

California $10K (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Georgia New Mexico New York Tennessee Texas

Cities

ArlingtonBartonvilleBedfordCollege StationDallasFort WorthGranburyHoustonIrvingKennesawParisPonderRosevilleSan YsidroShermanTylerWashingtonWhite Plains

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $10,673,138
Total revenue: $425,802
Total expenses: $967,635
Total giving: $807,500–$832,555
Number of employees: 1

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,673,138	$11,215,854	$12,048,278
Revenue	$425,802	$228,735	$757,152
Expenses	$967,635	$1,043,724	$908,623
Qualifying Distributions	$832,555	$899,577	$742,639
Net Investment Income	$284,799	$224,342	$518,409
Distributable Amount	$738,671	$742,510	$840,754

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

233 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Cancer Society ($80,000), Fort Worth Zoo ($58,000), Fort Worth Botanic Garden ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES FORT WORTH, TX	YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER	$5,000
ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN FORT WORTH, TX	SUPPORT FOR TARRANT COUNTY VICTIMS OF ABUSE	$10,000
ALLIE'S HAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE FORT WORTH, TX	EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE	$2,500
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY KENNESAW, GA	MTAP DELETION RESEARCH	$80,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FORT WORTH, TX	GO RED SPONSORSHIP	$20,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	TO SUPPORT BLOOD SAVES LIVES INITIATIVE	$25,000
AMPHIBIAN PRODUCTIONS INC FORT WORTH, TX	EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED MIDDLE AND HS THEATRE PROGRAMS	$5,000
ANIMAL GRANTMAKERS DALLAS, TX	SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WORK UNDERTAKEN BY ANIMAL PROTECTION FUNDERS	$1,250
ANIMAL REFUGE FOUNDATION SHERMAN, TX	PUPPY RESCUE AND REHABILITATION	$10,000
ARLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARLINGTON, TX	UNDER 40 CELEBARTION	$1,750

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Simmons Bank serves as trustee of the foundation, with an allocation of 4 hours per week and compensation of $143,142.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SIMMONS BANK	TRUSTEE	4	$143,142

Contact Information

Address: 2200 West 7th Street, Suite 210 Fort Worth, TX 76107-2387

Phone: (817) 298-5553

Website: virginiahobbscharitabletrust.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust fund?

The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports a diverse range of charitable causes. Primary areas of interest include: • Arts and culture • Animal welfare and pet adoption services • Children's initiatives and youth education • Medical research and treatment • Educational childcare for low-income and homeless families • Community food security and support services • Collegiate golf programs

How do I apply for a grant from Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $25–$80,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Average grant amount varies by program area, ranging from approximately $7,000 to $23,750 • Total giving (2024): $807,500–$832,555 • Number of grants awarded: 85 grants annually • Giving rate: 7.6% **Recent Grants (2024):** • Center for Transforming Lives: $35,000 (Educational Childcare for Low Income and Homeless Families) • Tarrant Area Food Bank: $30,000 (Support and Education for Needy Individuals) • The …

Where does Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust make grants?

The Trust primarily funds nonprofit organizations in the north Texas region, with some grants extending to organizations in New York and New Mexico.

What size grants does Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust awarded 53 grants totaling $808K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $739K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust's EIN?

Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7142456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.