Hobby Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0489862 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$441K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
29% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School | Houston, TX | Lower school capital campaign, red and black society, and quadrangle club - maverick circle | $107,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Bbp capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Menil Foundation Inc - the Menil Collection | Houston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Uatx | Austin, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $33,333 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Continuing operating expenses | $25,000 |
| The Philosophical Society of Texas | Austin, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $25,000 |
| The College Foundation of the University of Virginia | Boone, IA | Bicentennial professorship of politics fund, eugene R. schutt endowment | $20,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Development Office | Austin, TX | Darren walker scholarship | $20,000 |
| Hays Cnty Citizens Sherrifs Acad Alumni | San Marcos, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $15,000 |
| San Marcos Citizens Police Acad Assoc | San Marcos, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | Houston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Hays County Food Bank | San Marcos, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Annual gala support | $10,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Telluride, CO | Continuing operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation | Houston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $7,100 |
| Friends of the Washington Statue | Mclean, VA | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandra, VA | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Donation to houston evening of tribute | $5,000 |
| Texas State History Museum Foundation | Austin, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Oxford, MS | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fleming Park | Houston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Baker institute of public policy | $2,500 |
| University of Texas System Chancellor's Council | Austin, TX | Chancellor's council executive committee membership | $2,500 |
| Center for Houston's Future | Houston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St John the Divine Episcopal Church | Sun City Ctr, FL | Continuing operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Memorial Drive Elementary Community | Houston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $440,933 | 27 |
| 2024 | $412,183 | 23 |
| 2023 | $13,494,943 | 84 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102258
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0489862
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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