Mary Louise Dobson Foundation
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$3.9M
105 grants · $434K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$11K
typical small grants · $6K–$25K
grant size
25%
balanced · 17/69 multi-year
repeat
$15.0M
Assets · 2020
69
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Mary Louise Dobson Foundation 979-2
Phone
9792827000
Deadlines
CONTINUOUS
How to Apply
Applicants should include 1 page description of the project and documentation of the tax status of the organization 501(C)(3) letter.
Restrictions
501(C)(3)
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $272K | $5.9M | $197K | 10 |
| 2017 | $339K | $6.9M | $1.4M | 10 |
| 2018 | $499K | $11.9M | $5.0M | 10 |
| 2019 | N/A | $13.4M | $751K | N/A |
| 2020 | $628K | $15.0M | $572K | 15 |
| 2021 | $646K | $16.2M | $2.0M | 12 |
| 2023 | $790K | $13.8M | $785K | 26 |
| 2024 | $736K | $17.2M | $1.7M | 22 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 105 grants on record
Minimum
$160
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$11K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$375K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Abby King | Exec Dir | $90K |
| Terence Ward | Director | — |
| John Dettling | Director | — |
| Dwight D King | Director | — |
| Jane Dobson | VP Dir | — |
| Sarah Armour | Sec Dir | — |
| Ron Sanders | Director | — |
| Don Hillis | Treas Dr | — |
| Jimmy Schulz | President | — |
| JIMMY SCHULZE | PRESIDENT | — |
| JANE DOBSON RICE | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| BILLIE JONES | SEC/TREASURE | — |
| Sarah W Armour | Director | — |
| DWIGHT KING | EX OFFICIO | — |
| BILLIE H JONES | SEC/TREAS | — |
| MARY LOUISE DOBSON | Emeritus | — |
Grants Awarded (105 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOUSTO | HOUSTON, TX | $375,000 | OPERATING EXPENSE/RENOVATIONS | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club-Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $349,360 | General operations | 2024 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB | WHARTON, TX | $330,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $323,218 | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GH | HOUSTON, TX | $308,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB | WHARTON, TX | $210,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2016 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB | WHARTON, TX | $179,534 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2017 |
| OakBend Medical Center | Richmond, TX | $155,000 | Operational Expenses | 2020 |
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER | RICHMOND, TX | $100,000 | CLINIC CONVERSION | 2021 |
| OAK BEND MEDICAL | WHARTON, TX | $100,000 | OPERATION OF WHARTON CAMPUS | 2017 |
| OAK BEND MEDICAL | WHARTON, TX | $100,000 | OPERATION OF WHARTON CAMPUS | 2018 |
| OakBend Medical Center | Richmond, TX | $71,500 | Wharton Campus elevatorqq | 2024 |
| Wharton High School | Wharton, TX | $63,632 | ROAR Academy,Counselor position | 2024 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GH | HOUSTON, TX | $60,250 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| WHARTON ISD | WHARTON, TX | $50,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH | BAY CITY, TX | $37,000 | PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT | 2021 |
| WHARTON ISD | WHARTON, TX | $36,000 | ASSIST IN FUNDING THE COMM SCHOOLS | 2021 |
| Wharton High School | Wharton, TX | $34,980 | Financial Assistance | 2020 |
| WHARTON HIGH SCHOOL | WHARTON, TX | $32,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Just Do It Now Inc | Wharton, TX | $31,500 | General operations | 2024 |
| JUST DO IT NOW | WHARTON, TX | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Team Wharton Inc | Wharton, TX | $30,000 | Projects in Wharton | 2024 |
| Matagorda County Crisis Center | Bay City, TX | $30,000 | New location construction | 2024 |
| BOLING DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT | BOLING, TX | $30,000 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | 2023 |
| RECOVERY IN JESUS RECOVERY CENTER | WHARTON, TX | $26,210 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |