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Mary Louise Dobson Foundation

Wharton, Texas  ·  EIN 760690889  ·  Private foundation

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $628K in annual giving against $15.0M in assets. This page documents the 120 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Mary Louise Dobson Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$628K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.0M
Total assets
120
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mary Louise Dobson Foundation funds

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, higher education, youth development.

Food & AgricultureHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include veterans, women girls, youth pop.

veteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mary Louise Dobson Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Housto
OPERATING EXPENSE/RENOVATIONS
Houston, TX$375K2021
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston
general support
Houston, TX$369K2022
Boys & Girls Club-greater Houston
General operations
Houston, TX$349K2024
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston
Operating Expenses
Houston, TX$323K2020
Boys & Girls Club of Gh
GENERAL SUPPORT
Houston, TX$308K2023
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Housto
OPERATING EXPENSES
Houston, TX$300K2019
Boys Girls Club
OPERATING EXPENSES
Wharton, TX$180K2017
Oakbend Medical Center
Operational Expenses
Richmond, TX$155K2020
Oak Bend Medical
OPERATION OF WHARTON CAMPUS
Wharton, TX$100K2017
Oakbend Medical Center
CLINIC CONVERSION
Richmond, TX$100K2021
Oakbend Medical Center
OPERATIONS OF WHARTON CAMPUS
Wharton, TX$75K2019
Oakbend Medical Center
Wharton Campus elevatorqq
Richmond, TX$72K2024
Wharton High School
ROAR Academy,Counselor position
Wharton, TX$64K2024
Boys & Girls Club of Gh
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Houston, TX$60K2023
Wharton Isd
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Wharton, TX$50K2023

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$339K
2019$454K
2020$628K
2021$646K
2022$679K
2023$790K
2024$736K

How to apply for funding from Mary Louise Dobson Foundation

From Mary Louise Dobson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“CONTINUOUS”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Mary Louise Dobson Foundation

Does Mary Louise Dobson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Mary Louise Dobson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Mary Louise Dobson Foundation fund?
Mary Louise Dobson Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Boys & Girls Club of Greater Housto, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston, Boys & Girls Club-greater Houston. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mary Louise Dobson Foundation give in grants?
Mary Louise Dobson Foundation reported $628K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.3M over 120 grants.
Where is Mary Louise Dobson Foundation located?
Mary Louise Dobson Foundation is based in Wharton, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 760690889.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mary Louise Dobson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mary Louise Dobson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.