The Tobin Endowment | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 74-6478848

Foundation Overview

Based in San Antonio, TX, The Tobin Endowment has awarded 111 grants totaling $13,586,269 to organizations in Texas, New Mexico and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,230 to $1,792,457, with a median award of $35,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$13,586,269
Total Assets
$184,156,041
Median Grant (all grants)
$35,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$60,000
% Median Grant Growth
+9% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 15%

2 of 13 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Texas

92% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in San Antonio (83%), Austin (15%), Dallas (2%).

Funding Trajectory
+65%

Strong 65% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (72%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Tobin Endowment's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation $1,792,457 San Antonio, TX, US Support To Provide A Diverse Range Of Cultural, Educational, And Artistic Experiences For Youth And Community 2024
Christus Santa Rosa Friends Foundation $104,266 San Antonio, TX, US Support For Christus Santa Rosa Friends Foundation To Complete The Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center's Comprehensive Oncology Unit's Capital Campaign 2024
Classical Music Institute $9,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support To Grow Concert Season And Expand Education Programs 2024
Elf Louise Inc $15,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Elf Louis Christmas Project 2024
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas $35,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Fund Initiative For The Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas To Provide Nearly 15,000 Girls The Opportunity To Learn About The Performance And Visual Arts In The San Antonio Area And Earn The "Tobin Endowment Art" Patch 2024
Mcnay Art Museum $135,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For Underwriting The Cost Of Operating The Curatorial Department Of The Tobin Collection Of Theatre Arts And The Tobin Wing, And The Presenting Sponsor For Tim Burton And The Nightmare Before Christmas Exhibition 2024
San Antonio Report $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Contribution 2024
Texas Tribune Inc $60,000 Austin, TX, US Support Of One Symposium Annually To Be Titled "The Tobin Endowment Symposium" 2024
The Charity Ball Association Of San Anto $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For San Antonio's Children's Charities As A Grand Patron 2024
The Santa Fe Opera $277,364 Santa Fe, NM, US Support The Santa Fe Opera's Apprentice Program And Production Sponsor For A Mainstage Production For The 2024 Season 2024
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund $500,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Grant For Operating Budget 2024
Mission Road Ministries $50,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support Mission Road Ministries General Operations 2024
Musical Bridges Around The World Inc $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Gurwitz International Piano Competition 2024
Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation $1,100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support To Provide A Diverse Range Of Cultural, Educational, And Artistic Experiences For Youth And Community 2023
Classical Music Institute $50,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support To Grow Concert Season And Expand Education Programs 2023
Christus Santa Rosa Friends Foundation $104,266 San Antonio, TX, US Support For Christus Santa Rosa Friends Foundation To Complete The Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center's Comprehensive Oncology Unit's Capital Campaign 2023
Elf Louise Inc $15,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Elf Louis Christmas Project 2023
Friends Of The San Antonio Public Library $1,230 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Tobin Library Book Bag Project 2023
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas $35,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Fund Initiative For The Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas To Provide Nearly 15,000 Girls The Opportunity To Learn About The Performance And Visual Arts In The San Antonio Area And Earn The "Tobin Endowment Art" Patch 2023
Humanities Texas $25,000 Austin, TX, US Support To Improve The Quality Of Classroom Teaching, Support Local Cultural Organizations And Libraries 2023
Mcnay Art Museum $225,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For Underwriting The Cost Of Operating The Curatorial Department Of The Tobin Collection Of Theatre Arts And The Tobin Wing, And The Presenting Sponsor For Tim Burton And The Nightmare Before Christmas Exhibition 2023
Opera San Antonio $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support Opera San Antonio 2023-2024 Fiscal Operations 2023
San Antonio Foundation For Free Enterprise $3,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Contribution 2023
San Antonio Report $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Texas Tribune Inc $60,000 Austin, TX, US Support Of One Symposium Annually To Be Titled "The Tobin Endowment Symposium" 2023
The Charity Ball Association Of San Anto $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For San Antonio's Children's Charities As A Grand Patron 2023
The Santa Fe Opera $263,850 Santa Fe, NM, US Support The Santa Fe Opera's Apprentice Program And Production Sponsor For A Mainstage Production For The 2023 Season 2023
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund $500,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Grant For Operating Budget 2023
The Witte Museum $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Texas Terrain Through Time Gallery In The Explore Your World Exhibition 2023
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc $16,000 New York, NY, US Support For Mrs. Edgar Tobin Award 2023
Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation $550,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support To Provide A Diverse Range Of Cultural, Educational, And Artistic Experiences For Youth And Community 2023
Mcnay Art Museum $126,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For Underwriting The Cost Of Operating The Curatorial Department Of The Tobin Collection Of Theatre Arts And The Tobin Wing, Fund-a-field Trip Program, And Exhibition Sponsor For Women In The Mcnay Collection. 2022
The Santa Fe Opera $20,450 Santa Fe, NM, US Support The Sante Fe Opera's Apprentice Program By Requesting Support For The Opear's Gala Which Will Be Held On August 13, 2022. 2022
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund $500,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Grant For Operating Budget. 2022
The Charity Ball Association Of San Anto $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For San Antonio's Children's Charities As A Grand Patron 2022
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc $16,800 New York, NY, US Support For Mrs. Edgar Tobin Award 2022
Opera San Antonio $25,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Opera San Antonio's Gala Held On November 3, 2022 As A Ii Pagliaccio Sponsor. 2022
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy $325,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Construction Of The "Robert L.b. Tobin Land Bridge" At The Phil Hardberger Park 2022
Texas Tribune Inc $200,000 Austin, TX, US Operational Support And For A New Innovation Fund To Implement New Strategic Plan 2022
Elf Louise Inc $27,276 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Elf Louis Christmas Project 2022
United Way Of San Antonio Bexar Cou $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Masters Leadership Program Of Greater San Antonio For 2021 - 2022. 2022
Bexar County Performing Arts Center $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Underwrite The Facility Rental Charges And Costs For The Sa Philantrhopitch Event. 2022
Texas Cultural Trust Council $100,000 Austin, TX, US Support The 2023 Texas Medal Of Arts Award As Gold Title Sponsorship And Presenting Sponsor For "The Rise With The Arts Brunch". 2022
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Children's Hospital Of San Antonio's And Waiting Area Within The H-e-b Emergency Department 2022
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas $35,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Fund Initiative For The Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas To Provide Nearly 15,000 Girls The Opportunity To Learn About The Performance And Visual Arts In The San Antonio Area And Earn The "Tobin Endowment Art" Patch 2022
San Antonio Foundation For Free Enterpri $7,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Texas Governor's Mansion Greenhouse $100,000 Austin, TX, US Support The Construction Of The Greenhouse Project On The Grounds Of The Texas Governor's Mansion. 2022
Hidalgo Foundation Of Bexar County $25,000 San Antonio, TX, US To Support Bibliotech, Bexar County's Digital Public Library As A Benevolent Benefactor On The Donor Wall 2022
Texas 2036 $100,000 Dallas, TX, US To Support Your Mission Of Enabling Texans To Make Policy Decisions Through Accessible Date, Long-term Planning And Statewide Engagement. 2022
Mcnay Art Museum $126,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For Underwriting The Cost Of Operating The Curatorial Department Of The Tobin Collection Of Theatre Arts And The Tobin Wing, Fund-a-field Trip Program, And Exhibition Sponsor For Women In The Mcnay Collection. 2022
The Santa Fe Opera $20,450 Santa Fe, NM, US Support The Sante Fe Opera's Apprentice Program By Requesting Support For The Opear's Gala Which Will Be Held On August 13, 2022. 2022
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund $500,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Grant For Operating Budget. 2022
The Charity Ball Association Of San Anto $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For San Antonio's Children's Charities As A Grand Patron 2022
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc $16,800 New York, NY, US Support For Mrs. Edgar Tobin Award 2022
Opera San Antonio $25,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Opera San Antonio's Gala Held On November 3, 2022 As A Ii Pagliaccio Sponsor. 2022
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy $325,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Construction Of The "Robert L.b. Tobin Land Bridge" At The Phil Hardberger Park 2022
Texas Tribune Inc $200,000 Austin, TX, US Operational Support And For A New Innovation Fund To Implement New Strategic Plan 2022
Elf Louise Inc $27,276 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Elf Louis Christmas Project 2022
United Way Of San Antonio Bexar Cou $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Masters Leadership Program Of Greater San Antonio For 2021 - 2022. 2022
Bexar County Performing Arts Center $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Underwrite The Facility Rental Charges And Costs For The Sa Philantrhopitch Event. 2022
Texas Cultural Trust Council $100,000 Austin, TX, US Support The 2023 Texas Medal Of Arts Award As Gold Title Sponsorship And Presenting Sponsor For "The Rise With The Arts Brunch". 2022
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Children's Hospital Of San Antonio's And Waiting Area Within The H-e-b Emergency Department 2022
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas $35,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Fund Initiative For The Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas To Provide Nearly 15,000 Girls The Opportunity To Learn About The Performance And Visual Arts In The San Antonio Area And Earn The "Tobin Endowment Art" Patch 2022
San Antonio Foundation For Free Enterpri $7,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Texas Governor's Mansion Greenhouse $100,000 Austin, TX, US Support The Construction Of The Greenhouse Project On The Grounds Of The Texas Governor's Mansion. 2022
Hidalgo Foundation Of Bexar County $25,000 San Antonio, TX, US To Support Bibliotech, Bexar County's Digital Public Library As A Benevolent Benefactor On The Donor Wall 2022
Texas 2036 $100,000 Dallas, TX, US To Support Your Mission Of Enabling Texans To Make Policy Decisions Through Accessible Date, Long-term Planning And Statewide Engagement. 2022
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $68,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support To Help Underwrite The Costs For The Texas Biomedical Research Institute Founder's Council Holiday Reception And Continuing Support. 2021
Mcnay Art Museum $175,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Underwriting The Cost Of Operating The Curatorial Department Of The Tobin Collection Of Theatre Arts And The Tobin Wing, And Support The Mcnay's New Unrestricted Operating Fund, The Mcnay Excellence Fund. 2021
The Santa Fe Opera $20,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Support The Sante Fe Opera's Apprentice Program By Requesting Support For The Opear's Gala Which Will Be Held On August 7, 2021. 2021
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund $500,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Grant For Operating Budget; 2021
The Charity Ball Association Of San Anto $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For San Antonio's Children's Charities As A Grand Patron 2021
Opera San Antonio $25,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Opera San Antonio's Gala Held On October 7, 2021 As A Don Giovanni Sponsor 2021
Texas Tribune Inc $200,000 Austin, TX, US Operational Support And For A New Innovation Fund To Implement New Strategic Plan 2021
Elf Louise Inc $15,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Elf Louis Christmas Project 2021
United Way Of San Antonio Bexar Cou $30,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Masters Leadership Program Of Greater San Antonio For 2020 - 2021 Program And Contribution For The Alexis De Tocqueville Society 2021
Texas Cultural Trust Council $1,450 Austin, TX, US Support The 2020-2021 Program 2021
San Antonio Report $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For Continuing Operations 2021
Bexar County Performing Arts Center $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US To Help Stabilize Operations During Covid-19 Relief 2021
Bexar County Performing Arts Center $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The 2021 Donor & Member Appreciation Celebration Underwriter. 2021
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Children's Hospital Of San Antonio's And Waiting Area Within The H-e-b Emergency Department 2021
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy $300,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Construction Of The "robert L.b. Tobin Land Bridge" At The Phil Hardberger Park 2021
The Childrens Shelter $136,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The "family Tapestry" Initiative. 2021
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas $35,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Fund Initiative For The Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas To Provide Nearly 15,000 Girls The Opportunity To Learn About The Performance And Visual Arts In The San Antonio Area And Earn The "tobin Endowment Art" Patch 2021
Biobridge Global $75,860 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Creation Of Community Labs To Help Fight Against Covid-19 In The San Antonio Community. 2021
Humanities Texas $17,900 Austin, TX, US To Meet Your Challenge Grant From The Still Water Foundation And Support The Historic Preservation Of The Byrne-reed House 2021
Notley Impact $50,000 Austin, TX, US To Support Expanding The Notley Fellowship And Beam Programs To San Antonio, Including The San Antonio Philanthropitch Event Schedule On October 12, 2021. 2021
Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation $5,000 San Antonio, TX, US Education Funding In The San Antonio Area And Supporting Your La Reina Linda Viii Compaign. 2021
Musical Bridges Around The World $4,340 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Alamo Public Telecommunications Council $20,000 San Antonio, TX, US Charitable Contribution For The Local Support Challenge During Klrn-tv's Membership Campaign 2020
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $50,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support To Help Underwrite The Costs For The Texas Biomedical Research Institute Founder's Council Holiday Reception 2020
Mcnay Art Museum $185,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Underwriting The Cost Of Operating The Curatorial Department Of The Tobin Collection Of Theatre Arts And The Tobin Wing, And Lead Underwriting Of The Dining With The Masters: Fashion Nirvana. 2020
The Santa Fe Opera $35,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Support The Financials Position Of The Santa Fe Opera For The Fiscal Year Ending September 30,2020, And The Creation Of The Thomas B. Catron Iii & June Ellis Catron Endowment Fund. 2020
The Charity Ball Association Of San Anto $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For San Antonio's Children's Charities As A Grand Patron 2020
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy $300,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Construction Of The "robert L.b. Tobin Land Bridge" At The Phil Hardberger Park 2020
Texas Tribune Inc $200,000 Austin, TX, US Operational Support And For A New Innovation Fund To Implement New Strategic Plan 2020
San Antonio Public Library Foundati $25,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Seventh Annual "san Antonio Book Festival" 2020
Elf Louise Inc $15,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Elf Louis Christmas Project 2020
United Way Of San Antonio Bexar Cou $5,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Masters Leadership Program Of Greater San Antonio For 2019 - 2020 Program 2020
Bexar County Performing Arts Center $3,150 San Antonio, TX, US Underwrite The Tickets For The Performance Of Remember At The Tobin Center 2020
Bexar County Performing Arts Center $25,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Annual Fundraising Event 2020
Bexar County Performing Arts Center $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The San Antonio Philanthropic Event At The Tobin Center On March 24, 2020. 2020
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Children's Hospital Of San Antonio's And Waiting Area Within The H-e-b Emergency Department 2020
The Childrens Shelter $136,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The "family Tapestry" Initiative. 2020
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas $35,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Fund Initiative For The Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas To Provide Nearly 15,000 Girls The Opportunity To Learn About The Performance And Visual Arts In The San Antonio Area And Earn The "tobin Endowment Art" Patch 2020
Rivard Report $50,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Covid-19 Relief Challenge Made By The Tobin Endowment, Which The Rivard Report Has Matched. 2020
Alamo Trust $42,084 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Premiere Production Of "remember", A Musical Telling Of The Battle Of 1836. 2020
Biobridge Global $500,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Creation Of Community Labs To Help Fight Against Covid-19 In The San Antonio Community. 2020
Texas Heritage Songwriters Associat $25,000 Austin, TX, US Support Sponsor For The Texas Heritage Songwriters Homecoming Weekend In Austin, Texas On February 21-22, 2020 2020
Olmos Ensemble $10,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support The Olmos Ensemble's Performance With Vadim Gluxman And Timothy Jones On November 7, 2020. 2020
San Antonio Area Foundation $100,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support For The Covid-19 Response Fund Which Is Set Up To Assist San Antonio Area Non-profits Affected By The Covid-19 Outbreak. 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 74-6478848
Website https://tobinendowment.org
Address PO BOX 90869 San Antonio, TX 78209-0000

Key People (1)

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Chairman J Bruce Bugg Jr

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.