Philip T Bee Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 27-2006474 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$366K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
27% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | Art museum | $25,000 |
| Children's Health Foundation | Dallas, TX | Pet assisted therapy | $20,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Ojai, CA | Highly trained canine disaster teams | $20,000 |
| Tcu Ranch Management | Fort Worth, TX | Agricultural resource mgmt education | $20,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Improve healthcare in community | $20,000 |
| Age of Central Texas | Austin, TX | Tackling challenges of aging | $15,000 |
| Perot Museum | Dallas, TX | Museum of nature & science | $15,000 |
| The Food Depot | Santa Fe, NM | Food assistance | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Meals in wake of natural disasters | $15,000 |
| Children First Counseling Center | Grand Prairie, TX | End cycle of family violence | $10,000 |
| Children's Health Foundation Women's Auxiliary | Dallas, TX | Support children's medical programs | $10,000 |
| Lifeline Shelter for Families | Grand Prairie, TX | Reduce homelessness for gpisd | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Austin, TX | Nutritious home delivered meals | $10,000 |
| North Texas Giving Day Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | Make giving come alive | $10,000 |
| The Open Arts Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Support musicians/music to public | $10,000 |
| Whooping Crane Conservation Association | Kissimmee, FL | Preserve whooping crane population | $10,000 |
| Center for Maximum Potential Bldg | Austin, TX | Life cycle planning & design | $8,000 |
| Urban Roots | Austin, TX | Urban sustainable farms | $8,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | Santa Fe, NM | Environmental support | $7,500 |
| Sonja's Angels | Farmersville, TX | Support nursing home residents | $7,500 |
| Texas Land Conservancy | Austin, TX | Protect natural areas in texas | $7,500 |
| Austin Jazz Workshop | Austin, TX | Jazz musicians in public schools | $7,000 |
| Shield Ranch Foundation El Ranchito-A Natural Place for Kids | Austin, TX | Serve low income youth | $6,000 |
| Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center | Round Mountain, TX | Protect wildlife for children | $6,000 |
| Crystal Charity Ball | Dallas, TX | Raise funds for children's charities | $5,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | New York, NY | Performing arts | $5,000 |
| Lightning Boy Foundation Inc | Santa Fe, NM | Performance & visual arts | $5,000 |
| Paws to Serve Heroes | Commerce, TX | Trains dogs in need for veterans | $5,000 |
| Rich Harney Jazz Festival First Presbyterian Church of Austin | Austin, TX | Celebrate jazz & honor rich harney | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | Promote opera into the future | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Food Center | Austin, TX | Promote healthy good choices | $5,000 |
| Tewa Women United | Santa Cruz, NM | End violence against women & girls | $5,000 |
| Texas Cave Management Association | Austin, TX | Acquire, conserve & manage caves | $5,000 |
| Texas Early Music Project | Austin, TX | Preserving & advancing classical | $5,000 |
| The Lamplighter School | Dallas, TX | Igniting the potential in children | $5,000 |
| The Lensic | Santa Fe, NM | Performing arts center | $5,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Education & research-table tennis | $5,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum | Dallas, TX | Outdoor gardens & learning center | $3,500 |
| Women & Their Work | Austin, TX | Groundbreaking art | $3,000 |
| USA Film Festival | Dallas, TX | Promote filmmaking | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $366,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $378,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349100535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2006474
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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