Mary Louise Dobson Foundation

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation is a private foundation based in Wharton, Texas with $14.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$14.6Mtotal assets
2001IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Mary Louise Dobson Foundation has awarded

22 grantees · $674K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston $369K
  • Wharton ISD $36K
  • Boys & Girls of Bay City & Matagorda County $30K
  • Hesed House of Wharton $25K
  • Wharton Chamber Of Commerce $25K
  • GULF COAST CASA Inc $19K
  • Caney creek conservation foundation $18K
  • Wharton High School $16K
  • MATAGORDA COUNTY BIRDING NATURE Conservation $15K
  • Boys & Girls Club Of El Campo $15K
  • Wharton Youth Soccer Association $15K
  • Wharton County Jr College $15K
  • Stop Inc $15K
  • Just do it Now Inc $12K
  • Wharton Babe Ruth Baseball $10K
  • Wharton Police Officer Association $10K
  • Faith Christian Academy $8K
  • Girl Scout of San Jacinto Council $7K
  • St James Missionary Baptist Church $5K
  • Texas Hearing Institute $4K
  • Wharton Lion's Club $4K
  • Wharton Ag Department $3K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$499K
  • FY2019$445K
  • FY2020$628K
  • FY2021$696K
  • FY2022$679K
  • FY2023$790K

About Mary Louise Dobson Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersWharton, Texas
  • EIN760690889
  • IRS ruling2001

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mary Louise Dobson Foundation?

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation is a private foundation based in Wharton, Texas with $14.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Mary Louise Dobson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Mary Louise Dobson Foundation?

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation's EIN is 760690889. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Mary Louise Dobson Foundation?

Private foundations like Mary Louise Dobson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Mary Louise Dobson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.