James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $700,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$42.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 64 | $32.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 76 | $33.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 84 | $42.1 million |
How to apply
James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 82 | $2.0 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Community Foundation | Donor advised fund | $700,000 |
| Doss Heritage and Cultural Center | Operating support | $450,000 |
| Weatherford Chamber Foundation | Capital support | $250,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Program support | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Capital support | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Country Day | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Howard Payne University | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| JPS Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Lena Pope | Program support | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Project Opportunity | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| The Women's Center | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Weatherford College | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Grace First Presbyterian Church | Operating support | $21,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Flood relief | $15,000 |
| Harry Male Youth Foundation | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Center of Hope | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Public Library Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Sister Cities International | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas Bankers Foundation | Texas hill country relief - flood relief fund | $10,000 |
| Texas Botanical Gardens and Native American Interpretive Center | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Cliburn | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Warm Place | Program support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Weatherford Noon Lions Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Strawn Isd Education Foundation | Scholarship | $8,169 |
| Breakthrough at Fort Worth Country Day | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth | Program support | $5,000 |
| Comanche Volunteer Fire Department | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Freedom House | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Millsap Alumni Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| NC State College of Sciences Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bill Knight
- Nancy Knight
- Amy Knight Brown
- David Knight
- April Knight
- Jason Brown
Questions people ask
Does James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Bill Knight (President), Nancy Knight (Trustee), Amy Knight Brown (Secretary) and David Knight (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does James and Dorothy Doss Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and education.