The Bobbie a Atkinson Foundation
Invitation OnlyTexarkana, Texas · EIN 75-2626803 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$97K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $4,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana Symphony Orchestra | Texarkana, AR | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Christus St Michael Foundation | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Texarkana Regional Art & Humanities | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Texarkana College Foundation | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Texarkana Museums System | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Texarkana Resources | Texarkana, AR | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Caddo Area Council Bsa | Texarkana, AR | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Friends of Texarkana Parks | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Restoration of Hope (Hope for Texarkana) | Texarkana, TX | Equipment/Training | $3,000 |
| Texarkana Police Department | Texarkana, TX | Shop with cops | $3,000 |
| Texarkana Public Library | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Texas High School Band Booster Club | Texarkana, TX | DC inauguration parade | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Alliance | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rusk County | Henderson, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater Texarkana | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Hempstead County Historical Society | Hope, AR | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Partnership for the Pathway | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Altrusa International of Texarkana | Texarkana, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $500 |
| Longview Dream Center | Longview, TX | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,250 | 19 |
| 2023 | $93,625 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513109349101926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2626803
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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