Hildebrand Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0699250 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$14M
Organizations funded122
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$203M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Beatrice Dickson |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 1308, Houston TX 77251 |
| Phone | 7136556319 |
| Form and materials | Charities should initially submit a letter of inquiry, on the charity's letterhead, stating the mission of the charity, the amount of the donation they are seeking, as well as the purpose the donation will serve. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Texas At Austin | Austin, TX | Capital campaign | $8,650,501 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| University Of St Thomas | Houston, TX | General support | $350,000 |
| Star Of Hope Mission | Houston, TX | General support | $225,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $200,000 |
| YWAM San DiegoBaja | Chula Vista, CA | General support | $196,664 |
| Workfaith Connection | Houston, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Bellaire, TX | Program support | $142,500 |
| Franciscan Friars Of Hebbronville Inc | Hebbronville, TX | General support | $140,000 |
| Houston Police Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $118,500 |
| Eyes On Me | Katy, TX | General support | $112,500 |
| Family Legacy | Irving, TX | Program support | $106,912 |
| Edify | Boston, MA | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | Houston, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| National Medal Of Honor Museum Foundation | Arlington, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Serenity Retreat | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Southern Dominican Province USA | New Orleans, LA | General support | $100,000 |
| St Dominic Village | Houston, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Center Texas A&M | College Station, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| Co-Cathedral Of The Sacred Heart | Houston, TX | Capital campaign | $83,332 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center Of Houston | Houston, TX | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Diocese Of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Program support | $75,000 |
| Holy Family Parish Of GalvestonBolivar | Galveston, TX | General support | $66,664 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Capital campaign | $60,000 |
| Faith In Practice | Houston, TX | General support | $60,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Houston Coalition For Life | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| St Augustine High School | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Cypress Assistance Ministries | Cypress, TX | General support | $35,000 |
| Galveston Urban Ministries | Galveston, TX | General support | $35,000 |
| Main St Ministries | Houston, TX | Program support | $35,000 |
| Santa Rosa De Lima Church | Houston, TX | Program support | $33,000 |
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston | Dallas, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Gracewood | Houston, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Humble Area Assistance Ministries | Humble, TX | Program support | $30,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Washington Dc, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Lifehouse Of Houston | Houston, TX | Program support | $30,000 |
| Lord of the Streets Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | Program support | $30,000 |
| St Austin Catholic School | Austin, TX | Program support | $30,000 |
| The Beacon | Houston, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| The Source | Austin, TX | Program support | $30,000 |
| Attack Poverty | Richmond, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Rockport, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Champion Institute | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Christian Renewal Center | Dickinson, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Christus Foundation For Healthcare | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Ministries | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Dominican Srs Mary Immaculate Province | Houston, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| East West Ministries International | Plano, TX | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Forge For Families | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope And Healing Center & Institute | Houston, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Houston Pregnancy Help Center | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Miracle Farm Inc | Brenham, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 122 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edify | Boston, MA | God Willing Campaign | $11,000,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | Houston, TX | Great Parks for Houston Campaign | $10,000,000 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | Athletics Department | $6,500,000 |
| Texas A&M University - Kingsville Foundation | Kingsville, TX | Ten-year Fellowship at KRIRM | $600,000 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | 2026 Voices of Hope Gala | $225,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of Hebbronville | Hebbronville, TX | Renovate Scotus Building | $60,000 |
| Family Legacy | Irving, TX | Student Sponsorship | $12,456 |
| Nehemiah Center Houston | Houston, TX | Celebrating 30 Years Gala | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,958,123 | 130 |
| 2024 | $13,954,890 | 133 |
| 2023 | $9,695,475 | 119 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612239349100831
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0699250
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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