Virginia Clay Dorman Foundation
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 46-1626857 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$27.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | VIRGINIA CLAY |
|---|---|
| Address | 6716 WEST DOVER TERRACE, FORT WORTH TX 76132 |
| Phone | 8174231981 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE 1)DATE, 2)NAME OF ORGANIZATION, 3)DATE ORGANIZATION BEGAN, 4)STREET ADDRESS, 5)MAILING ADDRESS (IF OTHER THAN STREET ADDRESS), 6)CITY, STATE, ZIP, 7)EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 8) NAME & TITLE OF CONTACT PERSON, 9)TELEPHONE NUMBER, 10)FAX NUMBER, 11)EMAIL ADDRESS, 12)AMOUNT OF CURRENT REQUEST, 13)BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST, 14)TOTAL PROJECT COSTS, 15)MOST RECENT FUNDING RECEIVED DATE AND AMOUNT, 16)PROBABLE DATE PROJECT ENDS, 17)TAX EXEMPT NUMBER. PLEASE INCLUDE: 1)ON ONE PAGE OR LESS A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT; MAY ALSO INCLUDE PURPOSE, GOALS AND MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, 2)ON ONE PAGE OR LESS A DESCRIPTION AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROGRAM/PROJECT INCLUDING NUMBER OF PEOPLE IT WILL BENEFIT, 3)A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS EXEMPT LETTER, 4)LIST OF MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS AND MATCHING GRANTS, 5)LIST OF TRUSTEES OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 6)THE MOST RECENT AUDIT OR FINANCIAL STATEMENT, AND 7)SIGNATURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON FORM. |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 |
| Restrictions | N/A INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO VCLAY2012@GMAIL.COM. PLEASE STATE NAME, ORGANIZATION, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND YOUR QUESTION. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Christian School | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $200,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $150,000 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation | Arlington, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $150,000 |
| University of Texas at Arlington College of Business | Arlington, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $150,000 |
| Tcu Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $100,000 |
| Tcu Neeley School of Business | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $100,000 |
| Day Resource Center | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Kimbell Art Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Modern Art Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Fw | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Union Gospel Missions of Tarrant City | Fort Worth, TX | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,200,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,300,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,750,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641469349100124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1626857
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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