The Tobin Endowment
San Antonio, Texas · EIN 746478848 · Private foundation
The Tobin Endowment is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.9M in annual giving against $66.2M in assets. This page documents the 71 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Tobin Endowment — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What The Tobin Endowment funds
The Tobin Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, libraries & literacy, workforce & vocational training, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, women girls, youth pop.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Tobin Endowment, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation SUPPORT TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE RANGE OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY | San Antonio, TX | $1.8M | 2024 |
| Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation SUPPORT TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE RANGE OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY | San Antonio, TX | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation SUPPORT TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE RANGE OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY | San Antonio, TX | $550K | 2023 |
| The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund CHARITABLE GRANT FOR OPERATING BUDGET | San Antonio, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund CHARITABLE GRANT FOR OPERATING BUDGET | San Antonio, TX | $500K | 2024 |
| The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund CHARITABLE GRANT FOR OPERATING BUDGET. | San Antonio, TX | $500K | 2022 |
| Biobridge Global SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY LABS TO HELP FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 IN THE SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY. | San Antonio, TX | $500K | 2020 |
| Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE "ROBERT L.B. TOBIN LAND BRIDGE" AT THE PHIL HARDBERGER PARK | San Antonio, TX | $325K | 2022 |
| Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE "ROBERT L.B. TOBIN LAND BRIDGE" AT THE PHIL HARDBERGER PARK | San Antonio, TX | $300K | 2020 |
| The Santa Fe Opera SUPPORT THE SANTA FE OPERA'S APPRENTICE PROGRAM AND PRODUCTION SPONSOR FOR A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION FOR THE 2024 SEASON | Santa Fe, NM | $277K | 2024 |
| The Santa Fe Opera SUPPORT THE SANTA FE OPERA'S APPRENTICE PROGRAM AND PRODUCTION SPONSOR FOR A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION FOR THE 2023 SEASON | Santa Fe, NM | $264K | 2023 |
| Mcnay Art Museum SUPPORT FOR UNDERWRITING THE COST OF OPERATING THE CURATORIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE TOBIN COLLECTION OF THEATRE ARTS AND THE TOBIN WING, AND THE | San Antonio, TX | $225K | 2023 |
| Texas Tribune Inc OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND FOR A NEW INNOVATION FUND TO IMPLEMENT NEW STRATEGIC PLAN | Austin, TX | $200K | 2020 |
| Texas Tribune Inc OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND FOR A NEW INNOVATION FUND TO IMPLEMENT NEW STRATEGIC PLAN | Austin, TX | $200K | 2022 |
| Mcnay Art Museum SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERWRITING THE COST OF OPERATING THE CURATORIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE TOBIN COLLECTION OF THEATRE ARTS AND THE TOBIN WING, AND | San Antonio, TX | $185K | 2020 |
The Tobin Endowment giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from The Tobin Endowment
From The Tobin Endowment's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at tobinendowment.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about The Tobin Endowment
- Does The Tobin Endowment accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Tobin Endowment's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Tobin Endowment fund?
- The Tobin Endowment's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation, Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation, Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does The Tobin Endowment give in grants?
- The Tobin Endowment reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.9M over 71 grants.
- Where is The Tobin Endowment located?
- The Tobin Endowment is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 746478848.
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