The Dorothy Gaines Foundation
Invitation OnlyHillsboro, Texas · EIN 20-1858697 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill County Cps Board | Hillsboro, TX | Supplement hill county children clothing and other needs | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hillsboro City Library | Hillsboro, TX | Support Library Expansion Campaign | $10,000 |
| Hill County Kids | Hillsboro, TX | Supplement food costs for children's backpack program | $7,000 |
| Hill County Paw Pals | Hillsboro, TX | Replace aging commercial washer | $6,000 |
| Covington Volunteer Fire Department | Covington, TX | Purchase used lucas 2 device | $6,000 |
| Abbott Ag Booster Club | Abott, TX | New stock trailer | $6,000 |
| Community Partners of Tarrant Count | Fort Worth, TX | Clothing for tarrant county children in cps system | $5,000 |
| Hillsboro Arts League | Hillsboro, TX | Contribute to cost of downtown murals-promoting arts | $5,000 |
| Hubbard Isd Education Foundation | Hubbard, TX | Supplement teacher AIDS to help promote innovation in the classroom | $5,000 |
| Casa of Hill County | Hillsboro, TX | Provide items for children in hill county foster care | $3,300 |
| Cub Scouts of America Hillsboro | Hillsboro, TX | Upgrade electric at scout hut | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($9,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,800 | 13 |
| 2023 | $76,070 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349101195
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1858697
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.