Mary Louise Dobson Foundation
Historical FunderWharton, Texas · EIN 76-0690889 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Mary Louise Dobson Foundatiion |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 588, Wharton TX 77488 |
| Phone | 9795332441 |
| hellomarylouisedobsonfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | Applicants should include a one page description of the project and documentation of the tax status of the organization 501c3 letter. |
| Deadlines | continous |
| Restrictions | Limited to 501c3 organizations |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club-Greater Houston | Houston, TX | General Operating-Wharton Campus | $300,000 |
| Just Do It Now Inc | Wharton, TX | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Wharton ISD-ROAR | Wharton, TX | Provide dual credit courses | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of El Campo | El Campo, TX | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Wharton ISD-CIS | Wharton, TX | Community in Schools Program | $25,000 |
| Team Wharton Inc | Wharton, TX | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | Scholarships | $24,000 |
| Wharton ISD-Advisor | Wharton, TX | Part time college career advisor | $17,157 |
| Blessing Cup Storehouse | El Campo, TX | Upgrade Interior lighting | $15,350 |
| 20th Century Technology Museum | Wharton, TX | General Operating Support | $15,141 |
| Wharton Police Officer Assoc | Boling, TX | Blue Santa 2026 | $15,000 |
| Scholarships for Wharton Ag Students | Wharton, TX | Scholarships | $10,700 |
| Boys & Girls Club-Palacios | Palacios, TX | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Houston, TX | Provide Thearapy for 24 Wharton Co children | $7,840 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto | Houston, TX | Summer Camp 2026 | $6,500 |
| American Heart Association | Houston, TX | Purchase equipment, training | $5,000 |
| WCJC-Pioneer Country Store | Wharton, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Houston Brass Band | Houston, TX | Student Instruction | $3,500 |
| 1st United Methodist Church-Wharton | Wharton, TX | Youth Program Assistance | $1,000 |
| Plaza Theatre | Wharton, TX | Fundraiser support | $1,000 |
| Wharton Lion's Club | Wharton, TX | Fundraiser support | $1,000 |
| Oak Bend Medical Center | Richmond, TX | General Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $574,188 | 22 |
| 2024 | $735,882 | 22 |
| 2023 | $759,727 | 28 |
| 2022 | $678,525 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349104293
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0690889
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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