Dorman Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas · EIN 27-4385984
- Texas
- Houston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Texas
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $41KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 5Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $900KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSTHE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, FEES, BOOKS AND OTHER NECESSARY COSTS OF ATTENDING AN ACCREDITED SECONDARY, POST-SECONDARY OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION LOCATED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO PROVIDING SERVICES TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS', INCLUDING DIRECTION ON SELECTING EDUCATION INSTITUTION TO BALANCE ACQUIRING DEGREE WITH RELATED COST CONSIDERATIONS, ASSISTING IN IDENTIFYING AND APPLYING FOR OTHER AVAILABLE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, COACHING AND MENTORING FOCUSED ON FAVORABLE POSITIONING FOR THE JOB MARKET, ASSISTANCE IN DRAFTING RESUMES AND APPLYING FOR INTERNSHIPS, AND ADVICE IN EVALUATING POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN TARGETED CAREER PATH.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Hendrix College | $18K | 2025 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | $10K | 2025 |
| Kiwanis Activities Inc | $5K | 2025 |
| Grand Avenue Umc | $4.5K | 2025 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $4K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (5 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.