Dora Roberts Foundation
The Dora Roberts Foundation is a private foundation established on April 29, 1948, when Mrs. Dora Nunn Roberts transferred oil-producing tracts to a trustee with income designated to benefit her two daughters, universities, and other institutions. Originally managed by Fort Worth National Bank, the foundation is now administered by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as trustee. The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois and maintains a consistent grantmaking program focused primarily on Texas organizations.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its charter and historical grantmaking patterns, priority areas include:
- Religious Institutions: Support for churches and faith-based organizations
- Vocational and Technical Training: Educational programs focused on workforce development
- Healthcare and Rehabilitation: Support for medical facilities and rehabilitation centers, particularly in the Big Spring area
- Higher Education: Historical support for Texas universities
- Education: General education support and STEM education initiatives
- Human Services: Community-based human services programs
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$700,000
Review Cycle
- No stated restrictions on applicants
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes funding organizations in Texas, with particular emphasis on the Big Spring area. While the foundation's administrative office is located in Chicago, Illinois, its grantmaking is concentrated in Texas communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of June 2024):
- Total assets: $71,961,908
- Total giving: $3,865,000–$4,000,000 annually
- Total revenues (FYE 06/2024): $4,328,576
- Total expenses (FYE 06/2024): $4,700,416
Income Sources:
- Investment income and dividends: $2,063,707 (FYE 06/2024)
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $326,879 (FYE 06/2024)
IRS Status:
- EIN: 75-6013899
- Tax-exempt since August 1960
- Required to file Form 990-PF annually
No financial data available.
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dora Roberts Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustee:
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (compensation: $468,000 annually)
Board Members:
- Jordan Partee
- Sue Partee
- Mindy Partee
- Eloise Canter Taylor
- Stan Partee
- Tim Yates
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN PARTEE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SUE PARTEE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MINDY PARTEE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ELOISE CANTER TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STAN PARTEE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TIM YATES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grantmaking in recent years, with documented grants to organizations including the Howard County Volunteer Fire Department and educational institutions. The foundation continues to accept applications through JPMorgan Chase's online grants portal and operates with limited paid staffing, relying on JPMorgan Chase Bank as trustee to manage assets and oversee the grantmaking process.
Doris and Victor Day Foundation Board Awards $800,500 to 44 Charitable OrganizationsData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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