The Philecology Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 20-8987808 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$18.4M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$400,000
Total assets$564.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $125,000 and $1,725,413.
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
62% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multipurpose Arena Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | General | $13,000,000 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Inc | Bentonville, AR | Endowment fund | $2,000,000 |
| Multipurpose Arena Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Contribution-Interest forgiven | $1,725,413 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | Aspen, CO | Jazz aspen snowmass academy | $815,000 |
| The William a Farnsworth Library and Art Museum | Rockland, ME | Gift for acquisition of artwork | $400,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | Branching out campaign | $250,000 |
| The Cliburn | Fort Worth, TX | General | $125,000 |
| University of Miami Frost School of Music | Coral Gables, FL | Jazz aspen snowmass academy summer program | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,415,413 | 8 |
| 2023 | $13,020,587 | 7 |
| 2022 | $1,745,688 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610279349100756
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8987808
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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