The Dotson Family Foundation
The Dotson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Dotson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dotson Family Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $17K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $100,308
- +2765.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $16,718
- +855.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (85% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Dotson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Gilcrease Museum ($45K). Together the top 6 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dotson Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $100K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gilcrease Museum Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $45,000 |
| Saint Johns Episcopal Church Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $37,808 |
| Children's Organ Transplant Association Bloomington, IN | Cota for Elliot | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Arts Alliance Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-1,099,467 | $105,704 | $100,308 | 6 | $105,704 | $1,787 | $3,413 |
| 2020 | $1,294,791 | $5,369 | $6,152 | $3,500 | 2 | — | $5,367 | $4,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dotson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dotson Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
George S. Dotson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis N. Dotson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Mathews
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Dotson Family Foundation
How much does The Dotson Family Foundation give each year?
The Dotson Family Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is The Dotson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dotson Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,718, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dotson Family Foundation give grants?
The Dotson Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (3 grants).
Does The Dotson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Dotson Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dotson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dotson Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Gilcrease Museum ($45,000), Saint Johns Episcopal Church ($37,808) and Children's Organ Transplant Association ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is The Dotson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Dotson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Dotson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Dotson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6443176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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