Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust Simmons Bank Trustee
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 20-7142456 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$694K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID BUCHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2200 WEST 7TH STREET SUITE 210, FORT WORTH TX 76107 |
| Phone | 8172985553 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, PURPOSE OF THE GRANT AND PROOF OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 30 FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE CURRENT YEAR |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS FOR GRANTS MUST HAVE EXEMPT STATUS (IRC SECTION 501(C)(3)). APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. |
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
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Mtap deletion research | $80,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoo | Fort Worth, TX | Education and support | $60,000 |
| Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Fort Worth, TX | Baker martin family garden year 2 of 3 commitment | $50,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Scholarship, support and development | $35,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | Fort Worth, TX | Ensuring excellent medical care for animals | $30,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Support of cook's children medical center | $26,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Fort Worth, TX | Educational childcare for low income and homeless families | $25,000 |
| Mayfest | Fort Worth, TX | Education and support | $25,000 |
| Saving Hope Animal Rescue Fund | Fort Worth, TX | Support medical and adoption services for abandoned animals | $20,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To support blood saves lives initiative | $20,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera | Fort Worth, TX | Dinner with the stars | $20,000 |
| Hill Schoool of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Education and scholarship | $20,000 |
| The Hogan Trophy Award Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Camp Fire First Texas | Fort Worth, TX | School readiness program | $16,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Share-A-Night program | $15,371 |
| American Heart Association | Fort Worth, TX | Go red sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Children | Fort Worth, TX | Support for tarrant county victims of abuse | $10,000 |
| Animal Refuge Foundation | Sherman, TX | Puppy rescue and rehabilitation | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Irving, TX | Professionally supported one-to-one mentoring tarrant county | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | Academic remidiation | $10,000 |
| Casa Manana | Fort Worth, TX | For artistic, educational, and daily operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Gill Children's Services | Fort Worth, TX | Last resort financial assistance | $10,000 |
| Jewel Charity | Fort Worth, TX | Support of cooks childrens medical center | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish | Irving, TX | Support for childrens health | $10,000 |
| Saving Hope Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Snip, snip hooray campaign | $10,000 |
| The Warm Place | Fort Worth, TX | Grief support program | $10,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Fw expansion project | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Chisolm Trail | Fort Worth, TX | Trinity invitational | $6,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services | Fort Worth, TX | Youth emergency shelter | $5,000 |
| Amphibian Productions Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Educational outreach to underserved middle and hs theatre programs | $5,000 |
| Barkleyworld | Fort Worth, TX | Families with pets in need | $5,000 |
| Brazos Valley Fca | College Station, TX | Education and support | $5,000 |
| Cancer Care | Fort Worth, TX | Support for individuals with cancer | $5,000 |
| Dont Forget to Feed Me | Fort Worth, TX | Stay or go; home, not alone; the maverick fund | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Fort Worth, TX | Education and support | $5,000 |
| Hope Farm | Fort Worth, TX | Young men's leadership development program | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Grand entry gala | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Mission optical program | $5,000 |
| Paluxy River Children's Advocacy | Granbury, TX | Provide comfort to child abuse victims | $5,000 |
| Riding Unlimited | Ponder, TX | Reasearch, support and outreach | $5,000 |
| Shaken Baby Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | Support for child abuse victims, families, and professionals | $5,000 |
| Stars Theater Company | Bedford, TX | Youth musicals | $5,000 |
| Tamaya Horse Rescue | San Ysidro, NM | Feed the horses | $5,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | Fort Worth, TX | Promotion of the arts | $5,000 |
| Theatre Arlington | Arlington, TX | Theatre arlington actups | $5,000 |
| Txcpa Education Foundation | Addison, TX | Counting by candlelight | $5,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Cliburn education programs | $5,000 |
| Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | 2024 dinner for mercy | $2,500 |
| Downtown YMCA | Fort Worth, TX | Healthy kids day | $1,500 |
| Texas Trail of Fame | Fort Worth, TX | Induction ceremony & dinner | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $693,871 | 50 |
| 2023 | $807,500 | 53 |
| 2022 | $865,275 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630789349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7142456
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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