The McLaughlin Doty Foundation
Accepts applications
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation is a private foundation in Kerrville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $518,200 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,625 and the largest $97,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$518,200
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,625
- Largest grant$97,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $599,934 the year before.
27% 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 | $591,780 | 35 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $599,934 | 33 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $518,200 | 26 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephanie Herman 222 Sidney Baker St S Ste 201, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (830) 315-2600 |
| What to submit | The private foundation does require a set format for applications, grants, scholarships etc. Please contact the foundation to obtain an application. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications: no deadline. Scholarship applications: march 1st. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions on grants. There is a $7,500 per school year limitation on scholarships. |
What The McLaughlin Doty Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $445,250 |
| Colorado | 5 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $17,450 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $7,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m University | 14 educational scholarships | $97,500 |
| Texas State University | 7 educational scholarships | $52,500 |
| Texas State University - Crpptpolitical Science Department | Intern program | $40,000 |
| Schreiner University | 5 educational scholarships | $37,500 |
| Angelo State University | 5 educational scholarships | $33,750 |
| Texas Tech University | 4 educational scholarships | $30,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 4 educational scholarships | $30,000 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | 4 educational scholarships | $30,000 |
| Tarleton State University | 5 educational scholarships | $26,250 |
| Trinity University | 2 educational scholarships | $18,750 |
| Telluride Film Festival | General donation | $17,450 |
| Texas A&m Corpus Christi | 2 educational scholarships | $15,000 |
| University of North Texas | 2 educational scholarships | $11,250 |
| Kerrville Public School Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Baylor University | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| Sparky Latina Scholarship Fund | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| The University of Chicago | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Utah | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| Mountainfilm | General donation | $5,000 |
| San Miguel Resource Center | General donation | $5,000 |
| The University of Houston | Educational scholarship | $3,750 |
| Fields & Futures | General donation | $3,000 |
| Telluride AIDS Benefit | General donation | $2,500 |
| Light on the Hill at Mount Wesley | General donation | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie K Herman
- Misty A Pavlicek
Questions people ask
Does The McLaughlin Doty Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications: no deadline. Scholarship applications: march 1st..
How much does The McLaughlin Doty Foundation give?
$518,200 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,625.
Who runs The McLaughlin Doty Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie K Herman (Director) and Misty A Pavlicek (Director).
What does The McLaughlin Doty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.