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Dora Roberts Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1960. The principal officer is Texas American Bank Ft Worth Ttee. It holds total assets of $112.7M. Annual income is reported at $111.2M. Total assets have grown from $45.2M in 2009 to $72M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Dora Roberts Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $12M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $4M in 2022 to $8M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $693K, with an average award of $154K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Virginia and North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$88K
Average Grant
$143K
Largest Grant
$482K
Based on 28 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dora Roberts Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, VA, NC.
Dora Roberts Foundation has distributed a total of $12M across 78 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $154K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $693K.
The application deadline is SEPTEMBER 30. Charities within the state of texas. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Dora Roberts Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Partee | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mindy Partee | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sue Partee | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eloise Canter Taylor | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stan Partee | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tim Yates | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4.7M
Total Assets
$72M
Fair Market Value
$91.5M
Net Worth
$72M
Grants Paid
$3.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.8M
Distribution Amount
$4.3M
Total: $55.9M
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$12M
Average Grant
$154K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 58GENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| First United Methodist ChurchGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian AssociationGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $180K | 2023 |
| Runnels AcademyGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $693K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of Big SpringGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineGENERAL | Houston, TX | $300K | 2023 |
| Howard County Volunteer FireGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $288K | 2023 |
| Happy Day Humane SocietyGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $284K | 2023 |
| Howard County Council On AgingGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Howard College FoundationGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $192K | 2023 |
| Howard County Fair Association IncGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $135K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Library Of HowardGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $107K | 2023 |
| Heritage Museum Of Big SpringGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Permian Basin Honor Flight IncGENERAL | Odessa, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Evangelical Development MinistryGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $80K | 2023 |
| Casa Of West TexasGENERAL | Midland, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| West Texas Centers For MhmrGENERAL OPERATING | Big Spring, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Rape Crisis Services Of Big SpringGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Safe Place Of The Permian BasinGENERAL | Midland, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Howard County Resources CenterGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Big Spring Symphony Association InGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Food 2 Kids IncGENERAL | Odessa, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Howard County Child Welfare BoardGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Buckner Children And FamilyGENERAL | Midland, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Help Our Pupils Excel Coundation IncGENERAL | Big Spring, TX | $5K | 2023 |