Grants paid in 2025
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's SchoolHouston, TX | Lower school capital campaign, red and black society, and quadrangle club - maverick circle | $107K |
| Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX | Bbp capital campaign | $50K |
| Menil Foundation Inc - the Menil CollectionHouston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $45K |
| UatxAustin, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $33K |
| Kappa Alpha Theta FoundationIndianapolis, IN | Continuing operating expenses | $25K |
| The Philosophical Society of TexasAustin, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $25K |
| The College Foundation of the University of VirginiaBoone, IA | Bicentennial professorship of politics fund, eugene r. schutt endowment | $20K |
| University of Texas at Austin Development OfficeAustin, TX | Darren walker scholarship | $20K |
| Hays Cnty Citizens Sherrifs Acad AlumniSan Marcos, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $15K |
| San Marcos Citizens Police Acad AssocSan Marcos, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $15K |
| Friends of Pumpkin ParkHouston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $10K |
| Hays County Food BankSan Marcos, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $10K |
| Memorial Park ConservancyHouston, TX | Annual gala support | $10K |
| Telluride FoundationTelluride, CO | Continuing operating expenses | $10K |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame FoundationHouston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $7,100 |
| Friends of the Washington StatueMcLean, VA | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandra, VA | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA | Donation to houston evening of tribute | $5,000 |
| Texas State History Museum FoundationAustin, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| University of Mississippi FoundationOxford, MS | Continuing operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fleming ParkHouston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Rice UniversityHouston, TX | Baker institute of public policy | $2,500 |
| University of Texas System Chancellor's CouncilAustin, TX | Chancellor's council executive committee membership | $2,500 |
| Center for Houston's FutureHouston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St John the Divine Episcopal ChurchSun City Center, FL | Continuing operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Memorial Drive Elementary CommunityHouston, TX | Continuing operating expenses | $500 |
By state: Texas 19 · Indiana 1 · Iowa 1 · Virginia 3 · Colorado 1 · Mississippi 1
About this foundation
Hobby Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Cathy Leeson, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hobby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Hobby Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $441K across 27 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Hobby Family Foundation give?
Texas (19 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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