Dorset Foundation Inc is located in Sherman, TX. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dorset Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Dorset Foundation Inc generated $270.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $407.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Dorset Foundation Inc has awarded 291 individual grants totaling $2,632,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ANY DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY, BUT RATHER CONTRIBUTES TO EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR USE IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Martha Q Sanderson President | 0 | $0 | |
Judge Jim Fallon Vice President | 0 | $0 | |
Kay Ellen Kirby Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Judge Jim Fallon Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $1,452 |
Dividends & Interest | $218,403 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $50,045 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $50,045 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $808 |
Total Revenue | $270,708 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $395 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $45,655 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $362,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $407,655 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,630 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,416,071 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Dorset Foundation Inc has awarded $362,000 in support to 32 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AUSTIN COLLEGE PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
CALLIE CLINIC PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
CASA OF GRAYSON COUNTY INC PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN OPERATIONS | $15,000 |