Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Fort Worth, TX EIN: 20-7142456

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Key facts about Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust

EIN: 20-7142456
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $693,871
Grants made (2025): 50
Average grant: $13,877
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 12% first-time grantees (6 of 50, 2025)
Primary geography: Texas (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust's 50 itemized 2025 grants were Texas (85%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (37 grants) and Irving, TX (2 grants). 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education and Support" (4 grants).

Is Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust open to new grantees?

12%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 6 of 50 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.

84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$694K

-14.1% YoY

Grant Count

-5.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-8.9% YoY

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 $589K (85%)

Georgia $80K (12%)

District of Columbia $20K (3%)

New Mexico $5K (1%)

Share of all 50 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Georgia New Mexico New York Tennessee Texas

Cities

Fort WorthIrvingDallasArlingtonCollege StationPonderSan YsidroShermanWashingtonParisBartonvilleRosevilleBedfordGranburyHoustonKennesawAddisonTyler

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

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

244 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include American Cancer Society ($80,000), Fort Worth Zoo ($60,000), Fort Worth Botanic Garden ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Kennesaw, GA	MTAP DELETION RESEARCH	$80,000
FORT WORTH ZOO Fort Worth, TX	EDUCATION AND SUPPORT	$60,000
FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN Fort Worth, TX	BAKER MARTIN FAMILY GARDEN YEAR 2 OF 3 COMMITMENT	$50,000
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Fort Worth, TX	SCHOLARSHIP, SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT	$35,000
HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS Fort Worth, TX	ENSURING EXCELLENT MEDICAL CARE FOR ANIMALS	$30,000
COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION Fort Worth, TX	SUPPORT OF COOK'S CHILDREN MEDICAL CENTER	$26,000
CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES Fort Worth, TX	EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE FOR LOW INCOME AND HOMELESS FAMILIES	$25,000
MAYFEST Fort Worth, TX	EDUCATION AND SUPPORT	$25,000
SAVING HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE FUND Fort Worth, TX	SUPPORT MEDICAL AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS	$20,500
AMERICAN RED CROSS Washington, DC	TO SUPPORT BLOOD SAVES LIVES INITIATIVE	$20,000

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 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Simmons Bank	Trustee	4	$147,558

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 2025, Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust awarded 50 grants totaling $694K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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 2020–2025.