Also known as: James & Dorothy Doss Foundation · Doss Foundation · James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc
Based on their 2025 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 756170120) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF filing, James and Dorothy Doss Foundation reported 50 grants totaling $1,989,169 to 50 organizations across 2 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $700,000 to North Texas Community Foundation.
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13 of the 50 grants in this filing (2025) — $158,169 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Community Foundation | FORT WORTH, TX | $700,000 |
| Doss Heritage and Cultural Center | WEATHERFORD, TX | $450,000 |
| Weatherford Chamber Foundation | WEATHERFORD, TX | $250,000 |
| ACH Child and Family Services | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Country DAY | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 |
| Howard Payne University | BROWNWOOD, TX | $25,000 |
| JPS Foundation | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 |
| Lena Pope | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 |
| Project Opportunity | WEATHERFORD, TX | $25,000 |
| Tarleton State University | STEPHENVILLE, TX | $25,000 |
| The Women's Center | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 |
| Weatherford College | WEATHERFORD, TX | $25,000 |
| Grace First Presbyterian Church | LANE WEATHERFORD, TX | $21,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth | FORT WORTH, TX | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | KERRVILLE, TX | $15,000 |
| Harry Male Youth Foundation | ARLINGTON, TX | $15,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation | FORT WORTH, TX | $10,000 |
| Center of Hope | WEATHERFORD, TX | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Public Library Foundation | FORT WORTH, TX | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Sister Cities International | FORT WORTH, TX | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate | FORT WORTH, TX | $10,000 |
| Texas Bankers Foundation | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 |
| Texas Botanical Gardens and Native American Interpretive Center | GOLDTHWAITE, TX | $10,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | RICHARDSON, TX | $10,000 |
| The Cliburn | FORT WORTH, TX | $10,000 |
| The Warm Place | FORT WORTH, TX | $10,000 |
| Weatherford ISD | WEATHERFORD, TX | $10,000 |
| Weatherford Noon Lions Foundation | WEATHERFORD, TX | $10,000 |
| Strawn ISD Education Foundation | STRAWN, TX | $8,169 |
| Breakthrough at Fort Worth Country DAY | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,000 |
| Brownwood ISD | BROWNWOOD, TX | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,000 |
| Comanche Volunteer Fire Department | COMANCHE, TX | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,000 |
| Freedom House | WEATHERFORD, TX | $5,000 |
| Millsap Alumni Scholarship Foundation | MILLSAP, TX | $5,000 |
| NC State College of Sciences Foundation | RALEIGH, NC | $5,000 |
| Newberry Cumberland Presbyterian Church | MILLSAP, TX | $5,000 |
| Paschal PTA | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,000 |
| Rivertree Academy | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,000 |
| Stephenville ISD | STEPHENVILLE, TX | $5,000 |
| SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation | DALLAS, TX | $5,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,000 |
| Texas Wildlife Association Foundation | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $5,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | DALLAS, TX | $5,000 |
| Trinity Habitat for Humanity | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,000 |
| Tstc Foundation | WACO, TX | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025 — Part XV (grants paid), and the return header (legal name and address). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
