Private foundation · EIN 27-2006474 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Philip T Bee Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $366K total, median $7,500. 73% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$366K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in TX
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dallas Museum of ArtDallas, TXArt museum$25K
Children's Health FoundationDallas, TXPet assisted therapy$20K
Search Dog FoundationOjai, CAHighly trained canine disaster teams$20K
Tcu Ranch ManagementFort Worth, TXAgricultural resource mgmt education$20K
Ut Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TXImprove healthcare in community$20K
Age of Central TexasAustin, TXTackling challenges of aging$15K
Perot MuseumDallas, TXMuseum of nature & science$15K
The Food DepotSanta Fe, NMFood assistance$15K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCMeals in wake of natural disasters$15K
Children FIRST Counseling CenterGrand Prairie, TXEnd cycle of family violence$10K
Children's Health Foundation Women's AuxiliaryDallas, TXSupport children's medical programs$10K
Lifeline Shelter for FamiliesGrand Prairie, TXReduce homelessness for gpisd$10K
Meals on WheelsAustin, TXNutritious home delivered meals$10K
North Texas Giving Day Communities Foundation of TexasDallas, TXMake giving come alive$10K
The Open Arts FoundationSanta Fe, NMSupport musicians/music to public$10K
Whooping Crane Conservation AssociationKissimmee, FLPreserve whooping crane population$10K
Center for Maximum Potential BldgAustin, TXLife cycle planning & design$8,000
Urban RootsAustin, TXUrban sustainable farms$8,000
Santa Fe Conservation TrustSanta Fe, NMEnvironmental support$7,500
Sonja's AngelsFarmersville, TXSupport nursing home residents$7,500
Texas Land ConservancyAustin, TXProtect natural areas in texas$7,500
Austin Jazz WorkshopAustin, TXJazz musicians in public schools$7,000
Shield Ranch Foundation El Ranchito-A Natural Place for KidsAustin, TXServe low income youth$6,000
Westcave Outdoor Discovery CenterRound Mountain, TXProtect wildlife for children$6,000
Crystal Charity BallDallas, TXRaise funds for children's charities$5,000
Jazz at Lincoln CenterNew York, NYPerforming arts$5,000
Lightning Boy Foundation IncSanta Fe, NMPerformance & visual arts$5,000
Paws to Serve HeroesCommerce, TXTrains dogs in need for veterans$5,000
Rich Harney Jazz Festival FIRST Presbyterian Church of AustinAustin, TXCelebrate jazz & honor rich harney$5,000
Santa Fe OperaSanta Fe, NMPromote opera into the future$5,000
Sustainable Food CenterAustin, TXPromote healthy good choices$5,000
Tewa Women UnitedSanta Cruz, NMEnd violence against women & girls$5,000
Texas Cave Management AssociationAustin, TXAcquire, conserve & manage caves$5,000
Texas Early Music ProjectAustin, TXPreserving & advancing classical$5,000
The Lamplighter SchoolDallas, TXIgniting the potential in children$5,000
The LensicSanta Fe, NMPerforming arts center$5,000
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXEducation & research-table tennis$5,000
Dallas ArboretumDallas, TXOutdoor gardens & learning center$3,500
Women & Their WorkAustin, TXGroundbreaking art$3,000
USA Film FestivalDallas, TXPromote filmmaking$2,000

By state: Texas 29 · New Mexico 7 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Philip T Bee Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Jill Christina Bee, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Philip T Bee Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Philip T Bee Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $366K across 40 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Philip T Bee Charitable Trust give?

Texas (29 grants), New Mexico (7 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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