The Hobby Center Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$7.9M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Hobby Center Foundation?
The Hobby Center Foundation is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by The Sarofim Foundation ($5.0M), HCPA Services Company ($1.1M), Houston Arts Alliance ($728K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.9M in grants to The Hobby Center Foundation between 2020–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $6.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $6.5M.
What grants has The Hobby Center Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sarofim Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000,000 |
| 2025 | HCPA Services Company | General support | $1,104,553 |
| 2025 | The Elkins Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF HOBBY CENTER CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The HG Ash Foundation | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $56,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $34,500 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Johnson County | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION | $7,500 |
| 2025 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Arts Alliance | General support | $727,641 |
| 2024 | The Elkins Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM EXPANSION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $70,930 |
| 2024 | Hobby Family Foundation | PARKING GARAGE PLANTERS/CONTINUING OPERATING EXPENSES | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | To support education and accessibility programs including the ExxonMobil Discovery Series | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The HG Ash Foundation | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $36,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund | GRANTS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Alkek and Williams Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $6,000 |
| 2024 | J Squared Family Foundation | Contribution | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | PRESENT ENGAGING PERFORMANCES FOR HOUSTON COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Albert & Ethel Herzstein | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE EXXONMOBIL DISCOVERY SERIES. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 3360 | $3,360 |
| 2024 | Madison Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUNDING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 500 | $500 |
| 2023 | Hobby Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund | GRANTS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $16,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Hobby Center Foundation?
The Hobby Center Foundation is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by The Sarofim Foundation ($5.0M), HCPA Services Company ($1.1M), Houston Arts Alliance ($728K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.9M in grants to The Hobby Center Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Hobby Center Foundation's largest funder?
The Sarofim Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Hobby Center Foundation, with $5.0M across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has The Hobby Center Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.9M in grants to The Hobby Center Foundation across 55 grants from 23 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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