Dorset Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSherman, Texas · EIN 75-6013384 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARTHA Q SANDERSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2309 TURTLE CREEK, SHERMAN TX 75092 |
| Phone | 9038215965 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF THE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa of Grayson County Inc | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $25,000 |
| Grand Central Station | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $25,000 |
| Masterkey Ministries | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $21,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $20,000 |
| Child and Family Guidance Center | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $20,000 |
| Crisis Center | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $20,000 |
| Home Hospice | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $20,000 |
| Women Rock | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $20,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $15,000 |
| Four Rivers Outreach | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $15,000 |
| House of Eli | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $15,000 |
| Rehabilitation Center | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $15,000 |
| Austin College | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $10,000 |
| Callie Clinic | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Grayson Co | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $10,000 |
| Grayson County College | Denison, TX | To fund future scholarships | $10,000 |
| Sherman Education Fund | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $10,000 |
| Sherman Museum | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $10,000 |
| Texoma Family Shelter | Denison, TX | To assist in operations | $10,000 |
| Sherman Symphony Orchestra | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $5,500 |
| Grayson County Child Welfare | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $5,000 |
| Payne Chapel | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $5,000 |
| Share Take It to the Streets | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $5,000 |
| Texoma Behavioral Health | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $5,000 |
| Texoma Community Ctr (Mhmr) | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $5,000 |
| Theatricks | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $5,000 |
| Divine Equine Therapeutic Riding Ctr | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $2,500 |
| Multicultural Family Center | Sherman, TX | To assist in operations | $2,500 |
| United Way of Grayson County | Sherman, TX | To assis in operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $349,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $362,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6013384
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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