How to apply
Grant Application Instructions are provided on the website dorothygainesfoundation.org. Contact: The Dorothy Gaines Foundation, Po Box 338, Hillsboro, Tx Deadlines: October 1st annually Restrictions: Grants will only be awarded to 501(c)(3) or other charitable organizations for benefit of people of Hill County and/or Tarrant County, Texas with total grant award not to exceed $10,000.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill County Cps BoardHillsboro, TX | Supplement hill county children clothing and other needs | $10K |
| Friends of Hillsboro City LibraryHillsboro, TX | Support Library Expansion Campaign | $10K |
| Hill County KidsHillsboro, TX | Supplement food costs for children's backpack program | $7,000 |
| Hill County Paw PalsHillsboro, TX | Replace aging commercial washer | $6,000 |
| Aquilla IsdAquilla, TX | Tools of the trade | $6,000 |
| Covington Volunteer Fire DepartmentCovington, TX | Purchase used lucas 2 device | $6,000 |
| Abbott Ag Booster ClubAbott, TX | New stock trailer | $6,000 |
| Community Partners of Tarrant CountFort Worth, TX | Clothing for tarrant county children in cps system | $5,000 |
| Hillsboro Arts LeagueHillsboro, TX | Contribute to cost of downtown murals-promoting arts | $5,000 |
| Hubbard Isd Education FoundationHubbard, TX | Supplement teacher aids to help promote innovation in the classroom | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace TxPocatello, ID | Provide beds for hill county kids in need | $3,500 |
| CASA of Hill CountyHillsboro, TX | Provide items for children in hill county foster care | $3,300 |
| Cub Scouts of America HillsboroHillsboro, TX | Upgrade electric at scout hut | $1,000 |
By state: Texas 12 · Idaho 1
About this foundation
Dorothy Gaines Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hillsboro, Texas, administered in care of Dorthy Gaines, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Dorothy Gaines Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Dorothy Gaines Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $74K across 13 grants, a median of $6,000.
Where does Dorothy Gaines Foundation give?
Texas (12 grants), Idaho (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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