The Douglass Foundation
The Douglass Foundation is a private foundation, based in Richmond, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $789K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
The Douglass Foundation at a glance
In short: The Douglass Foundation gave $789K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $158K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $788,828
- +248.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,766
- +109.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,000
- Total assets
- $10,101,290
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Douglass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Lutheran University ($500K). Together the top 5 received $789K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 24 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Douglass Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2023) to $789K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $789K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $500,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute San Antonio, TX | Pre-Doc Program #2 | $99,600 |
| McNay Art Museum San Antonio, TX | Diversity & Graduate Level Internships | $74,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $60,228 |
| Episcopal Diocese of West Texas San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $55,000 |
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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 | $10,101,290 | $1,657,854 | $984,449 | $788,828 | 5 | $813,735 | $1,493,951 | $726,751 |
| 2023 | $9,353,080 | $-308,509 | $394,424 | $226,184 | 3 | $248,752 | $171,976 | $677,169 |
| 2022 | $9,833,655 | $-478,536 | $513,599 | $341,967 | 4 | $369,555 | $9,008 | $694,288 |
| 2021 | $10,494,689 | $1,086,256 | $777,484 | $599,434 | 7 | $626,672 | $851,245 | $755,461 |
| 2020 | $9,577,296 | $1,748,337 | $675,564 | $556,219 | 5 | — | $121,561 | $757,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Douglass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $727K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Douglass Foundation is led by Laurel B. Douglass, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurel B. Douglass
President & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Deborah K. Samuel
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $17K (2024)
James Douglass
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Marylee D. Browning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Stanley L. Blend
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
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 $17K, to Laurel B Douglass (President & Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Douglass Foundation
How much does The Douglass Foundation give each year?
The Douglass Foundation gave $789K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $226K across 3 grants.
What is The Douglass Foundation's typical grant size?
The Douglass Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $74,000, and its average grant was $157,766, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Douglass Foundation give grants?
The Douglass Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (3 grants).
Does The Douglass Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Douglass Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Douglass Foundation's largest grantees?
The Douglass Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Lutheran University ($500,000), Texas Biomedical Research Institute ($99,600) and McNay Art Museum ($74,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Douglass Foundation?
The Douglass Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $814K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $727K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Douglass Foundation's EIN?
The Douglass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2239830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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