How to Apply

The foundation has three meetings per year to consider grant proposals:

Step 1

DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY

Does your organization have a capital need?
- The Foundation supports capital projects (building construction, renovation, equipment, vehicles, and technology). Grants are not made for operations, programs, debt retirement, endowments, research, or scholarships.
- Review the What We Fund section for current guidelines and focus areas within each category.

Does your organization meet the requirements and minimum financial thresholds?
- Nonprofit with tax-exempt status
- Dallas-area organizations are prioritized; however, others in the North Texas area may be considered. Occasional grants made outside of this geographic preference are typically due to a historical interest exhibited by the founder or the large scope of impact the grant would have on that particular region of Texas. Grants are not made outside of Texas.
- Annual budget greater than $250,000
- External financial audit within the last two years

Is the timing right?
- Grants are typically not made to an organization more than once every three to four years.
- There is a one-year waiting period between grant submissions.

If your organization does not yet meet the prerequisites or you are unsure of your eligibility, you may reach out to schedule a consultation: info@hoblitzelle.org or call (214) 373-0462.

Step 2

PREPARE TO APPLY FOR A GRANT

We do not require a formal LOI (Letter of Inquiry), but we encourage potential applicants to contact the foundation to discuss a potential grant opportunity before submitting an application:
info@hoblitzelle.org or call (214) 373-0462.

The following items are required as part of the application:
1.       Proof of Tax-Exempt Status: IRS Exemption Letter
2.       Most Recent Tax Return: Form 990
3.       Most Recent Audited Financial Statements
4.       List of Board of Directors
5.       Major Donor Report: Review of other financial support the Organization received over the past three years from other foundations and donors

APPLY FOR A GRANT - online application

Hoblitzelle Foundation utilizes an online application process. The online grants management system includes all grants made since the beginning of the foundation in 1942. 

• If you think your organization might already be in our system, contact us at info@hoblitzelle.org or (214) 373-0462 and we will assign you a username and password associated with your organization.

• If the organization is a first-time applicant click Begin the Online Application Process below to create an account and start the process.

Resources: Documents and videos showing how to apply are provided by the grant administrator and are available HERE. Be sure to review the GLM Applicant Tutorial for the New Dashboard.

Step 3

RECEIVE COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE GRANT REQUEST

Hoblitzelle Foundation communicates with potential grantees through e-mail and/or phone.  If additional information is needed to support the grant request or if a site visit is to be scheduled, the organization will be contacted by Foundation staff.

Grant decisions are e-mailed by the end of May, September, and January, approximately six weeks after the grant request deadline.   

You can access the grants management system anytime to check the status and submit a grant agreement.

Reporting for Active Grants

Send an e-mail to info@hoblitzelle.org to report progress made toward a matching condition or send a grant report.