Dorbarleo Foundation Inc
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cypress, Texas. Its stated sole purpose is to distribute funds and/or property exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, or other exempt purposes.
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dorbarleo Foundation Inc gave $288K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $287,570
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,229
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,452,707
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (17 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dorbarleo Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13919 San Saba Canyon Ln, Cypress, TX 77429-6461
Phone: (713) 291-6844
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorbarleo Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Twelfth Man Foundation ($66K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 229 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that recipients in Texas received 69% of grant dollars, followed by Oklahoma (9%), New York (6%), California (5%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dorbarleo Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 55 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2020) to $288K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twelfth Man Foundation College Station, TX | Donation | $66,359 |
| Young Life Tomball, TX | Donation | $50,980 |
| Diocese of Victoria Victoria, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Lakewood United Methodist Church Houston, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Put on Your Armour Foundation Broken Arrow, OK | Donation | $20,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Prager Univ Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Donation | $14,400 |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church Schulenberg, TX | Donation | $14,000 |
| Kofc 2902 Scholarship Fund New Haven, CT | Donation | $7,700 |
| Emerging Grace Ministries Tomball, TX | Donation | $6,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants; in 2023, 48; and in 2022, 44.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,452,707 | $375,806 | $461,710 | $287,570 | 55 | $287,570 | $226,840 |
| 2023 | $7,430,832 | $341,715 | $404,482 | $249,762 | 48 | $249,762 | $210,162 |
| 2022 | $7,402,556 | $525,005 | $342,531 | $243,126 | 44 | $243,126 | $98,009 |
| 2021 | $7,166,505 | $435,577 | $264,281 | $193,092 | 48 | $193,092 | $381,458 |
| 2020 | $6,533,344 | $136,437 | $249,948 | $180,694 | 34 | — | $174,490 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its sole purpose is to distribute funds and/or property for religious, charitable, scientific, or other exempt purposes. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, educational and scholarship organizations, health and humanitarian organizations, and public-policy organizations.
Among the recipients, Emerging Grace Ministries describes its mission as developing residential housing for adolescent victims of sex trafficking. Mercy Chefs says it provides meals to people affected by disasters and emergencies and works with like-minded organizations to provide food service in underserved communities. Cy-Fair Educational Foundation says it raises funds for college-access scholarships and staff development. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $287,570. Grants ranged from $25 to $66,359, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $66,359 to Twelfth Man Foundation, $50,980 to Young Life, $25,000 to Diocese of Victoria, $20,000 to Lakewood United Methodist Church, and $20,000 to Put on Your Armour Foundation.
Other listed recipients include Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ($15,000), Prager Univ Foundation ($14,400), Saint Mary’s Catholic Church ($14,000), KOFC 2902 Scholarship Fund ($7,700), Emerging Grace Ministries ($6,300), A Turning Point USA ($6,000), and Mercy Chefs ($5,600).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert F Schmidt as president, Marcy L Schmidt as vice-president, Sally Rowland as treasurer, and Greg Hoenes as secretary.
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc is led by Robert F. Schmidt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert F. Schmidt
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg Hoenes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcy L. Schmidt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sally Rowland
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dorbarleo Foundation Inc
How much does Dorbarleo Foundation Inc give each year?
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc gave $288K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 48 grants.
What is Dorbarleo Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,229, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dorbarleo Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dorbarleo Foundation Inc give grants?
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (9%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants), Tomball, TX (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Dorbarleo Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Dorbarleo Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (55 grants).
Who are Dorbarleo Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Twelfth Man Foundation ($66,359), Young Life ($50,980) and Diocese of Victoria ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dorbarleo Foundation Inc?
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $376K.
What does Dorbarleo Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its sole purpose is to distribute funds and/or property for religious, charitable, scientific, or other exempt purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorbarleo Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorbarleo Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dorbarleo Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2002049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dorbarleo Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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