Doswell Foundation
Doswell Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $4,282,185, with the listed awards supporting organizations including recovery services, higher education, child advocacy, and social services.
Doswell Foundation at a glance
In short: Doswell Foundation gave $4.3M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $238K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,282,185
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $237,899
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $24,970,275
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% 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 Doswell Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Beverly Fricke, President, as the application contact. Applicants should provide proof of 501(c)(3) status, a summary of the organization, the amount requested, and the purpose of the requested funds. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; awards are generally restricted to Texas.
- Contact
Application contact: Beverly Fricke President
Mailing address: 18015 78Th St Ne, Granite Falls, WA 98252
Phone: (425) 327-0631
Website: https://www.doswellfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doswell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nexus Recovery Center ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 72 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its awards are generally restricted to Texas. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Doswell Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $265K; repeat grants $230K. How we count
Medians: $145K first-time, $88K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $1.8M (2020) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus Recovery Center Dallas, TX | Operations | $2,053,487 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | Operations | $750,000 |
| The Bridge Dallas, TX | Operations | $300,000 |
| Twelfth Step Ministries Dallas, TX | Operations | $270,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Dallas, TX | Operations | $150,000 |
| Dallas CASA Dallas, TX | Operations | $148,698 |
| Hope Cottage Dallas, TX | Operations | $140,000 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | Operations | $125,000 |
| Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso, TX | Operations | $100,000 |
| Victory Therapy Center Roanoake, TX | Operations | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,970,275 | $2,865,458 | $5,045,371 | $4,282,185 | 18 | $4,282,185 | $2,651,326 | $1,866,754 |
| 2023 | $26,350,593 | $5,180,763 | $3,981,195 | $3,026,367 | 17 | $3,026,367 | $4,685,398 | $1,726,930 |
| 2022 | $28,121,148 | $2,185,902 | $3,206,910 | $2,298,706 | 14 | $2,298,706 | $1,971,323 | $1,846,333 |
| 2021 | $30,466,335 | $5,185,694 | $4,795,222 | $4,055,000 | 12 | $4,055,000 | $5,012,223 | $2,035,220 |
| 2020 | $37,555,414 | $1,284,613 | $2,266,999 | $1,795,000 | 11 | — | $1,000,433 | $2,087,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doswell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operations funding for organizations working in areas such as recovery, education, child advocacy, adoption and foster care, and community services.
For example, Nexus Recovery Center describes its mission as serving women and their families pursuing healthy, resilient lives. Dallas CASA says its volunteer advocates protect children and help child victims of abuse and neglect achieve their full potential. Hope Cottage describes its work as adoption, foster care, parenting support, education, and wraparound services for at-risk children, families, and women. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $4,282,185. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $2,053,487, with a median of $87,500. The largest awards included $2,053,487 to Nexus Recovery Center, $750,000 to Texas Woman’s University, $300,000 to The Bridge, and $270,000 to Twelfth Step Ministries. Each was listed for operations.
The foundation also awarded $150,000 to Dallas Children’s Advocacy, $148,698 to Dallas CASA, and $140,000 to Hope Cottage. Other 2024 recipients included Exodus Ministries and the Dallas Opera, each receiving $20,000, and Operation Orphans, which received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beverly Fricke as CEO/Chairman, Rita Mills as VP of Administration, Stephen W. Roderick as VP of Development & Secretary, and Stephanie Woods as VP of Health Care Affairs.
Doswell Foundation is led by Beverly Fricke, CEO & Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beverly Fricke
CEO & Chairman
CEO & Treasurer → CEO & Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Rita Mills
Vice President of Administration
Director → Vice President of Administration, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Stephanie Woods
Vice President of Health Care Affairs
Director → Vice President of Health Care Affairs, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Stephen W. Roderick
Vice President of Development & Secretary
Director → Vice President of Development, 2021
Vice President of Development → Vice President of Development & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: John B. Mills Jr. (2020–2021) — Executive Financial Officer
- Former: Kenneth E. Fricke (2020–2021) — Executive
- Former: Ann Stuart (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Beverly Fricke (CEO/Chairman). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Doswell Foundation
How much does Doswell Foundation give each year?
Doswell Foundation gave $4.3M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 17 grants.
What is Doswell Foundation's typical grant size?
Doswell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $87,500, and its average grant was $237,899, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doswell Foundation that year got $265K on average.
Where does Doswell Foundation give grants?
Doswell Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (10 grants).
Does Doswell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Doswell Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (18 grants).
Who are Doswell Foundation's largest grantees?
Doswell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nexus Recovery Center ($2,053,487), Texas Woman's University ($750,000) and The Bridge ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doswell Foundation?
Doswell Foundation reported $25.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doswell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operations funding for organizations working in areas such as recovery, education, child advocacy, adoption and foster care, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doswell Foundation?
The filing lists Beverly Fricke, President, as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Doswell Foundation's EIN?
Doswell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2767135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Doswell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/doswell-foundation-morg_9d16aaab006c437b9076e70fddfe0b58
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