How to apply
It is preferred that the initial approach be through a brief narrative letter describing the project for which funds are asked, its justification, the cost based upon reliable estimates, the amount already realized or anticipated, other expected sources of funding, and the amount to be requested (unbound without folders or binders). If the project falls within the areas of the foundation's interests, purposes and current funding policies, more detailed information may be requested. Please include a mailing address and phone number. Contact: Kathryn H Robbins President Ceo, 5556 Caruth Haven Lane Suite 200, Dallas, Tx, 2143730462 Deadlines: December 15th, april 15th, and august 15th; the next business day if these dates fall on a weekend. Restrictions: The foundation makes grants to educational, scientific, cultural, and other charitable organizations. No grants are made for religious purposes or to individuals. No grants are made outside the state of texas. The foundation's main geographical focus is the dallas metroplex. Under the present day policy of the directors, contributions are not made toward operating budgets, debt retirement, research, media productions or publications, scholarships or endowments. The foundation makes no loans. A few grants in these categories have been made, but are infrequent and are initiated by the board. Be…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
59 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $7.7M; Part I reports $5.8M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle FundDallas, TX | Toward a new dallas pediatric hospital campus | $1.0M |
| At&t Performing Arts CenterDallas, TX | Toward enclosing the elevators at the dee and charles wyly theatre. | $500K |
| Circuit Trail Conservancy Dba the Loop DallasDallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign to facilitate the completion of the last two miles of the 50-mile trail. | $500K |
| Dallas Zoological SocietyDallas, TX | Toward the "wild horizons" capital campaign. | $500K |
| Goodwill Industries of DallasDallas, TX | Toward the "now and forever" centennial campaign. | $500K |
| Metrocare ServicesDallas, TX | For additional support of the "changing minds" capital campaign. | $500K |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting (kera)Dallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign for new facilities, investment in content, and endowment. | $250K |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Karl & Esther Hoblitzelle FundDallas, TX | Toward a new community clinic on dallas college-richland campus. | $250K |
| The Salvation Army of North TexasDallas, TX | Toward the "the one army, many fronts campaign" for replacement facilities | $250K |
| United Way of Metropolitan DallasDallas, TX | Toward capital aspects of their centennial campaign. | $250K |
| University of North TexasDenton, TX | For a dolby atmos scoring and spatial audio studio. | $200K |
| Cafe MomentumDallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign for a new flagship headquarters and restaurant. | $150K |
| Catholic Charities of Dallas IncDallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign to build a service hub in mckinney. | $150K |
| Visiting Nurse AssociationDallas, TX | Toward a hospice house. | $150K |
| The Dallas OperaDallas, TX | Toward infrastructure repairs at the karayanis rehearsal and production center (krpc) in fair park. | $125K |
| African American MuseumDallas, TX | To support renovations ahead of fifa fan fest and the mandela exhibit. | $100K |
| Dallas Area Habitat for HumanityDallas, TX | Toward the repurchase of the dallas area habitat headquarters in west dallas. | $100K |
| Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign for a new building for the business school. | $100K |
| Downtown Dallas IncDallas, TX | Toward to safe in the city initiative. | $100K |
| Men of NehemiahDallas, TX | Toward the building futures campaign for replacement facilities. | $100K |
| North Texas Sports FoundationDallas, TX | Toward the gateway community initiative, a fifa legacy project | $100K |
| OurcallingDallas, TX | For technology development. | $100K |
| Southwest Transplant AllianceDallas, TX | Toward expansion of the hoblitzelle perfusion lab. | $100K |
| SPCA of TexasDallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign to significantly expand facilities. | $100K |
| The George W Bush FoundationDallas, TX | Toward the bush center celebrating americas semiquincentennial (a250), including outdoor exhibit, independence day celebration and related… | $100K |
| United to LearnDallas, TX | Toward capital aspects of their expansion at disd campuses. | $100K |
| Volunteers of America TexasEuless, TX | Toward capital improvements at an affordable housing community for seniors. | $100K |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School IncDallas, TX | For a vehicle to expand the corporate work study program. | $75K |
| Esperanza Ministries Dba CASA del LagoDallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign for replacement facilities. | $75K |
| Wilkinson CenterDallas, TX | For updated technology | $67K |
| Network of Community MinistriesRichardson, TX | Toward capital needs at this social service agency in richardson. | $65K |
| Kid Net Foundation Dba Jonathan's PlaceGarland, TX | For updated technology. | $64K |
| Dallas Chamber SymphonyDallas, TX | Toward administrative technology enhancements. | $52K |
| Audubon DallasDallas, TX | Toward expansion of cedar ridge preserve. | $50K |
| FIRST Baptist AcademyDallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign for campus expansion. | $50K |
| Joppy Momma's FarmDallas, TX | For infrastructure improvements and equipment. | $50K |
| Jubilee Park & Community CenterDallas, TX | For various capital updates to their campus. | $50K |
| Magdalen House theDallas, TX | Toward a capital campaign to expand capacity of the men's program. | $50K |
| South Dallas Fair Park Innercity CdcDallas, TX | Toward an effort to create a wic store in mill city. | $50K |
| Texas Disability ProjectPlano, TX | For support of the texas disability project. | $50K |
| The Arts Community Alliance (taca)Dallas, TX | For updated technology. | $50K |
| Trinity Habitat for HumanityFort Worth, TX | Toward updates to the technology that tracks home repair work (used by over 30 habitat organizations.) | $50K |
| Hope Supply CoDallas, TX | For a new box truck. | $47K |
| It's a Sensory WorldFarmers Branch, TX | For capital improvements at this sensory-friendly school and therapy facility. | $46K |
| Behind Every DoorDallas, TX | For signage and a history wall at their newly renovated cedar crest community center. | $26K |
| Community Partners of DallasDallas, TX | For updated technology. | $26K |
| Association for Independent LivingDallas, TX | Toward a variety of capital updates at this living community. | $25K |
| Catch Up & ReadDallas, TX | For updated technology for staff and partner campuses. | $25K |
| Dallas City HomesDallas, TX | For renovations at the hillburn hills community center in pleasant grove. | $25K |
| Hockaday School (novakov Directed)Dallas, TX | Lydia novakov - board directed grant upon retirement | $25K |
| PediplaceLewisville, TX | Toward a $225,000 effort to update technology and physical infrastructure. | $25K |
| Trusted World Foundation IncGarland, TX | Toward a capital campaign to expand facilities. | $25K |
| Ursuline Academy of Dallas (novakov Directed)Dallas, TX | Lydia novakov - board directed grant upon retirement | $25K |
| Children FIRST IncGrand Prairie, TX | For window privacy coverings in their counseling offices. | $20K |
| Ferguson Road InitiativeDallas, TX | For updated technology. | $20K |
| Avance North TexasDallas, TX | For new technology for the parent child education program (pcep). | $20K |
| James Dick Foundation for the Performing ArtsRound Top, TX | For technology upgrades at this classical music institute. | $19K |
| Dallas Historical SocietyDallas, TX | Support of dallas history maker award for excellence (hoblitzelle foundation honored) | $13K |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX | For costs associated with flood relief efforts. | $10K |
About this foundation
Hoblitzelle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 1953. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hoblitzelle Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. It is preferred that the initial approach be through a brief narrative letter describing the project for which funds are asked, its justification, the cost based upon reliable estimates, the amount… Deadlines: December 15th, april 15th, and august 15th; the next business day if these dates fall on a weekend..
How much does Hoblitzelle Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $7.7M across 59 grants, a median of $67K.
Where does Hoblitzelle Foundation give?
Texas (59 grants), per its latest filing.
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