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James And Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FORT WORTH, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1972. It holds total assets of $33.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.1M. Total assets have grown from $12.7M in 2011 to $32.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, James And Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc. has made 273 grants totaling $4.7M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $856K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.5M distributed across 142 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $500K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 105 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Iowa and North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 67 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.
James And Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 273 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, IA, NC.
James And Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $4.7M across 273 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $500K.
James And Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James And Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FORT WORTH, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Knight Brown | SECRETARY | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Bill Knight | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Knight | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Knight | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$32.3M
Fair Market Value
$32.3M
Net Worth
$32.3M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total: $28.4M
Total Grants
273
Total Giving
$4.7M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
105
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big SistersGENERAL OPERATING | Irving, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| North Texas Community FoundationDONOR ADVISED | Fort Worth, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Doss Heritage And Cultural CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Weatherford, TX | $445K | 2023 |
| Center For Transforming LivesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Weatherford CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Weatherford, TX | $29K | 2023 |
| Howard Payne UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Brownwood, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Fort Worth Country DayGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| The Women'S CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Tarleton State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Stephenville, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Night ShelterOPERATING SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Lena PopePROGRAM SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $24K | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church Fort WorthGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Grace First Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Lane Weatherford, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Jps FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Ach Child And Family ServicesCAPITAL SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Fort Worth Public Library FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Communities In SchoolsGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Ramp ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | Richardson, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Fort Worth Sister Cities InternationalPROGRAM SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show SyndicateSCHOLARSHIP | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Strawn Isd Education FoundationSCHOLARSHIP | Strawn, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| The Warm PlaceCAPITAL SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Newberry Cumberland Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Millsap, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Paschal PtaGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Brownwood IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Brownwood, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Breakthrough At Fort Worth Country DayGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Freedom HouseGENERAL OPERATING | Weatherford, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Center Of HopeGENERAL OPERATING | Weatherford, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Tstc Regents CircleSCHOLARSHIP | Waco, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas Wildlife Association FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | New Braunfels, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas Botanical Gardens And Native American Interpretive CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Goldthwaite, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Millsap Alumni Scholarship FoundationSCHOLARSHIP | Millsap, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Tarrant Area Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Comanche Volunteer Fire DepartmentWILDFIRE DISASTER RECOVERY | Comanche, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Stephenville IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Stephenville, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Early IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Early, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Fort Worth Youth OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Comanche IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Comanche, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Eastland IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Eastland, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Longhorn CouncilGENERAL OPERATING | Hurst, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire DepartmentGENERAL OPERATING | Goldthwaite, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Bangs IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Bangs, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Dublin IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Dublin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Goldthwaite IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Goldthwaite, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Paschal Band BoostersGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| The Walk Senior MinistriesGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| James L West CenterPROJECT SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Fort Worth, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Gustine IsdSCHOLARSHIP | Gustine, TX | $1K | 2023 |