The McLaughlin Doty Foundation
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation is a private foundation based in Kerrville, Texas. Its primary mission is to provide scholarships to students with financial need in Kerr County and surrounding areas; it also supports nonprofit charitable organizations working to improve educational, artistic, community, and health opportunities in Central Texas.
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation at a glance
In short: The McLaughlin Doty Foundation gave $518K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $518,200
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,931
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,625
- Total assets
- $2,438,825
- +66.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The McLaughlin Doty Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact the foundation to obtain an application format, as directed by its 2025 filing. The website describes starting the organizational grant process with a letter of inquiry. Scholarship applicants use a separate application process; the website says applications generally open in December and are due in March. The 2025 filing lists March 1 as the scholarship deadline, which has passed for 2026.
- Review Cycle
- The website says there is no set grant cycle or application deadline for organizational grants; they are processed year-round until funding for the fiscal year is exhausted.
- Deadline
- The website says there is no set grant cycle or application deadline for organizational grants; they are processed…
- Contact
Application contact: Stephanie Herman
Mailing address: 222 Sidney Baker St S Ste 201, Kerrville, TX 78028
Phone: (830) 315-2600
Website: https://mclaughlindotyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McLaughlin Doty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas A&M University ($98K). Together the top 10 received $396K.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 184 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated primary scholarship focus is Kerr County, Texas, and surrounding areas. Its website describes organizational support as focused on Central Texas, with select national and international projects supported to a lesser extent. In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remaining reported shares went to Colorado (6%), California (3%), Indiana (1%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The McLaughlin Doty Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $507K (2020) to $726K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | 14 Educational Scholarships | $97,500 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | 7 Educational Scholarships | $52,500 |
| Texas State University - Crpptpolitical Science Department San Marcos, TX | Intern Program | $40,000 |
| Schreiner University Kerrville, TX | 5 Educational Scholarships | $37,500 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | 5 Educational Scholarships | $33,750 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | 4 Educational Scholarships | $30,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | 4 Educational Scholarships | $30,000 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | 4 Educational Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | 5 Educational Scholarships | $26,250 |
| Trinity University San Antonio, TX | 2 Educational Scholarships | $18,750 |
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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 | $2,438,825 | $1,677,760 | $707,634 | $518,200 | 26 | $552,388 | $1,142,778 | $164,556 |
| 2024 | $1,468,720 | $258,333 | $789,403 | $599,934 | 33 | $643,234 | $221,920 | $126,883 |
| 2023 | $1,999,829 | $340,901 | $780,048 | $591,780 | 35 | $591,780 | $288,355 | $144,436 |
| 2022 | $2,882,510 | $288,593 | $776,195 | $559,894 | 42 | $559,894 | $271,162 | $173,785 |
| 2021 | $3,366,387 | $553,327 | $903,257 | $726,126 | 48 | $726,126 | $512,425 | $207,302 |
| 2020 | $3,705,076 | $562,517 | $661,981 | $506,934 | 39 | — | $524,588 | $211,229 |
| 2019 | $3,800,936 | $305,195 | $828,682 | $678,967 | 52 | — | $264,150 | $224,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McLaughlin Doty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s scholarship program assists students pursuing undergraduate education. Its website also describes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) public charities whose funding needs fit its mission.
Examples of supported organizations include universities and community-focused nonprofits. Schreiner University describes its mission as helping students enter with hope and leave with achievement. Kerrville Public School Foundation says it mobilizes community resources to further excellence for all students in Kerrville ISD. The Telluride Foundation describes its work as preserving and enriching the quality of life in the Telluride region by strengthening community groups and supporting community activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $518,200. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $97,500, with a median of $10,625. Many of the largest grants were designated for educational scholarships, including $97,500 to Texas A&M University for 14 scholarships, $52,500 to Texas State University for seven scholarships, and $37,500 to Schreiner University for five scholarships. Other notable awards included $40,000 to Texas State University’s CRPPT Political Science Department for an intern program and $17,450 to Telluride Film Festival as a general donation.
For organizational grants, the foundation’s website says applicants should submit a letter of inquiry by email with contact information, a brief description of the organization and its funding needs, the requested amount, and confirmation of tax-exempt status. A more detailed application may be required if an organization is selected to proceed. The website says eligible organizations must qualify as 501(c)(3) public charities and have needs within the foundation’s mission. The 2025 filing states there are no restrictions on grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephanie Herman is identified as the foundation’s executive director.
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Misty A. Pavlicek
Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$45K (2019) → $45K (2025)
Stephanie K. Herman
Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$45K (2019) → $65K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beth McLaughlin (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $65K, to Stephanie K Herman (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The McLaughlin Doty Foundation
How much does The McLaughlin Doty Foundation give each year?
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation gave $518K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $600K across 33 grants.
What is The McLaughlin Doty Foundation's typical grant size?
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,625, and its average grant was $19,931, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McLaughlin Doty Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The McLaughlin Doty Foundation give grants?
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Telluride, CO (5 grants), Kerrville, TX (3 grants), San Marcos, TX (2 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does The McLaughlin Doty Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of The McLaughlin Doty Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (6 grants), "5 Educational Scholarships" (3 grants) and "2 Educational Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are The McLaughlin Doty Foundation's largest grantees?
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Texas A&M University ($97,500), Texas State University ($52,500) and Texas State University - Crpptpolitical Science Department ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McLaughlin Doty Foundation?
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $552K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McLaughlin Doty Foundation fund?
The foundation’s scholarship program assists students pursuing undergraduate education. Its website also describes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) public charities whose funding needs fit its mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McLaughlin Doty Foundation?
Contact the foundation to obtain an application format, as directed by its 2025 filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McLaughlin Doty Foundation's EIN?
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4319466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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