Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales is a private foundation based in Gonzales, Texas. Its reported charitable activity includes college scholarships for students with substantial need from the Waelder area and grants to local 403C organizations for operations.
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales at a glance
In short: Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales gave $34K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,149
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,009
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,313
- Total assets
- $659,093
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists the Waelder ISD counselor as the contact and specifies the application materials and eligibility restriction above. It states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Waelder Isd Counselor
Mailing address: 105 Avenue C, Waelder, TX 78959
Phone: (830) 788-7151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Angela Gutierez De Las Rosa ($2K). Together the top 4 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($28,369), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing describes scholarships for students with substantial need from the Waelder area and restricts applicants to residents of Gonzales County Commissioners Precinct 2. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 $32K (2024) to $39K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $28,369 |
| Angela Gutierez De Las Rosa Waelder, TX | Scholarship | $2,467 |
| Elizabeth Godinez-Perez Waelder, TX | Scholarship | $2,313 |
| Gonzales County Senior Citizens Gonzales, TX | Support Services | $500 |
| Waelder Public Library Waelder, TX | Support Services | $500 |
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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 | $659,093 | $43,842 | $38,362 | $34,149 | 17 | $36,899 | $41,150 | $39,701 |
| 2024 | $662,560 | $37,574 | $35,400 | $32,250 | 15 | $35,000 | $45,539 | $37,326 |
| 2023 | $670,170 | $35,889 | $40,824 | $36,250 | 13 | $39,000 | $35,889 | $35,218 |
| 2022 | $670,686 | $51,228 | $39,580 | $36,150 | 15 | $39,035 | $51,228 | $38,605 |
| 2021 | $659,192 | $35,440 | $37,627 | $34,477 | 16 | — | $35,292 | $42,491 |
| 2020 | $663,669 | $34,714 | $43,599 | $38,589 | 17 | — | $33,354 | $38,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 is provided. The foundation’s stated charitable activities include college scholarships and operating grants to local 403C organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $34,149. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,775, with a median of $2,313. The largest awards were four scholarships of $2,775 each; all listed 2025 grant purposes were scholarships.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that scholarship applicants should contact the Waelder ISD counselor. Applications should include evidence of college enrollment, Waelder residency, and financial need. Applicants must live in Gonzales County Commissioners Precinct 2.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Patrick Davis, Pat McCrory, James D Gray Jr, and Donald Brzozowski.
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Brzozowski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JAMES D GRAY Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat McCrory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales
How much does Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales give each year?
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales gave $34K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 15 grants.
What is Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales's typical grant size?
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales's median grant in 2025 was $2,313, and its average grant was $2,009, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales give grants?
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waelder, TX (3 grants).
Does Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
Who are Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales's largest grantees?
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales's largest 2025 grantees include Angela Gutierez De Las Rosa ($2,467), Elizabeth Godinez-Perez ($2,313) and Gonzales County Senior Citizens ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($28,369), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales?
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales reported $659K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (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 Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated charitable activities include college scholarships and operating grants to local 403C organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales?
The 2023 filing lists the Waelder ISD counselor as the contact and specifies the application materials and eligibility restriction above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales's EIN?
Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6414650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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