Houston J and Florence a Doswell Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 26-2767135 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BEVERLY FRICKE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 18015 78TH ST NE, GRANITE FALLS WA 98252 |
| Phone | 4253270631 |
| Form and materials | PROOF OF 501(C)(3) STATUS. SUMMARY OF THE ORGANIZATION, AMOUNT REQUESTED AND PURPOSE OF THE REQUESTED FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY TEXAS. |
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
5% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Recovery Center | Dallas, TX | Operations | $2,053,487 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton, TX | Operations | $750,000 |
| The Bridge | Dallas, TX | Operations | $300,000 |
| Twelfth Step Ministries | Dallas, TX | Operations | $270,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy | Dallas, TX | Operations | $150,000 |
| Dallas Casa | Dallas, TX | Operations | $148,698 |
| Hope Cottage | Dallas, TX | Operations | $140,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | Operations | $125,000 |
| Texas Tech Health Sciences Center | El Paso, TX | Operations | $100,000 |
| Victory Therapy Center | Roanoake, TX | Operations | $75,000 |
| Granite Falls Community | Granite Falls, WA | Operations | $45,000 |
| Clarendon College | Clarendon, TX | Operations | $25,000 |
| Exodus Ministries | Dallas, TX | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Art of Living | Forth Worth, TX | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Dallas Opera | Dallas, TX | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Senior Source | Dallas, TX | Operations | $20,000 |
| Main Place | Irving, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Operation Orphans | Mason, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,282,185 | 18 |
| 2023 | $3,026,367 | 17 |
| 2021 | $4,055,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349103927
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2767135
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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