Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing records grants for scholarships and charitable organizations’ fund drives, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Louisiana.
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable at a glance
In short: Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,900
- -45.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,082
- -31.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $435,379
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable
- 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: 1615 Roy Street, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (713) 416-2587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation ($1K). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 1% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $22K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation Hammond, LA | 2025 Fund Drive | $1,000 |
| Northlake Mandeville Rotary Mandeville, LA | Fund scholarships to local graduating seniors based on a combination of their merit, need, and community service. | $500 |
| Covenant House New Orleans, LA | 2025 Fund Drive | $100 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Brooklyn, NY | 2025 Fund Drive | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Memphis, TN | 2025 Fund Drive | $100 |
| Volunteers of America New Orleans, LA | 2025 Fund Drive | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $435,379 | $8,715 | $31,089 | $11,900 | 11 | $11,900 | $5,661 | $22,016 |
| 2024 | $454,695 | $24,663 | $44,296 | $22,000 | 14 | $22,000 | $2,880 | $22,112 |
| 2023 | $474,328 | $27,666 | $30,871 | $15,400 | 13 | $15,400 | $12,195 | $21,554 |
| 2022 | $477,533 | $18,981 | $19,626 | $8,240 | 12 | $8,240 | $7,595 | $22,610 |
| 2021 | $478,178 | $17,945 | $31,982 | $13,635 | 19 | $13,635 | — | $25,316 |
| 2020 | $492,215 | $11,231 | $28,994 | $17,420 | 33 | — | $7,720 | $23,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to individual recipients and contributions to charitable organizations.
The Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation, which received $1,000, describes its role as securing and stewarding private gifts for Southeastern Louisiana University. It says private support helps make a Southeastern education accessible to more students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $11,900. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. Five individual recipients in Louisiana received $2,000 each for scholarships.
Other reported grants included $1,000 to Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation for its 2025 fund drive and $500 to Northlake Mandeville Rotary to fund scholarships for local graduating seniors based on merit, need, and community service. Covenant House, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, St. Jude Children’s, and Volunteers of America each received $100 for a 2025 fund drive.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James B Wingo and Diane Wingo as trustees.
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Wingo
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $4K (2025)
James B. Wingo
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sarah Spence (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lee Spence (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Diane Wingo (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable
How much does Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable give each year?
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 14 grants.
What is Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable's typical grant size?
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,082, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable give grants?
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable gives mostly in Louisiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2025 Fund Drive" (5 grants) and "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable's largest grantees?
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation ($1,000), Northlake Mandeville Rotary ($500) and Covenant House ($100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable?
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable reported $435K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to individual recipients and contributions to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable?
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 Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable's EIN?
Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6260555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dorothy Louise Blossman Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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