The Hobby Center Foundation
Houston, TX ·EIN 76-0428914 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds The Hobby Center Foundation?
The Hobby Center Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Houston Arts Alliance ($728K), Hobby Family Foundation ($105K), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($87K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to The Hobby Center Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Arts Alliance | $727,641 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hobby Family Foundation | $105,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $87,215 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $43,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | $23,960 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Gatewood Family Foundation | $20,310 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | $18,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Alkek and Williams Foundation | $17,130 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $16,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $12,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | $12,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage | $10,815 | 1 | 2021 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $9,800 | 5 | 2022–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Albert & Ethel Herzstein | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has The Hobby Center Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Johnson County | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Houston Arts Alliance | General support | $727,641 |
| 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 | 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 Us Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $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 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | 500 | $500 |
| 2023 | Hobby Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Gatewood Family Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Us Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Alkek and Williams Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,130 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $5,130 |
| 2023 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT AND INNOVATIVE WORKS | $4,000 |
| 2023 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT AND INNOVATIVE WORKS | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MEF | $2,280 |
| 2022 | AI and Manet Schepps Foundation | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Alkek and Williams Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ARTS | $5,610 |
| 2022 | Gatewood Family Foundation | General support | $4,310 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Hobby Center Foundation?
The Hobby Center Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Houston Arts Alliance ($728K), Hobby Family Foundation ($105K), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($87K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to The Hobby Center Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Hobby Center Foundation's largest funder?
Houston Arts Alliance is the largest recorded funder of The Hobby Center Foundation, with $728K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has The Hobby Center Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to The Hobby Center Foundation across 40 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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