The Virginia Clay Dorman Foundation is a private family foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Established and tax-exempt since June 2014, the foundation focuses on philanthropic giving in education, human services, and health care, primarily serving Texas communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-25.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
-26.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$93K
+0.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Community Health
- Health and Medical Services
- Health and Wellness
- School Health
- Head Start Programs
- Early Childhood Development
- Charter School Education
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed $1,300,000 in grants according to the most recent available data. A notable 2023 grant of $150,000 was awarded to Texas Health Resources Foundation to further the exempt purpose of the recipient.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Fort Worth area and surrounding North Texas communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,109,263
- Total Annual Giving: $1,300,000
- Revenue: $1,495,193
- Expenses: $1,422,986
- Net Income: $72,207
- Total Liabilities: $0
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Southwest Christian School ($200,000), Cook Children's Health Foundation ($150,000), Texas Health Resources Foundation ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $150,000 |
| HOPE FARM FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $50,000 |
| KIMBELL ART MUSEUM FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $50,000 |
| LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $100,000 |
| MODERN ART MUSEUM FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $50,000 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $50,000 |
| SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $200,000 |
| TARRANT AREA FOOD BANK FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $50,000 |
| TCU HARRIS COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $100,000 |
| TCU NEELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FORT WORTH, TX | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECEIPIENT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by three directors:
- Virginia Clay (Director)
- Karen Patterson Vargas (Director)
- Michael Alan Patterson (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA CLAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| KAREN PATTERSON VARGAS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,000 |
| MICHAEL ALAN PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 6716 W Dover Ter, Fort Worth, TX 76132-3582
Telephone: 817-423-1981
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Virginia Clay Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Community Health • Health and Medical Services • Health and Wellness • School Health • Head Start Programs • Early Childhood Development • Charter School Education
How do I apply for a grant from Virginia Clay Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** • Typical award range: $5,000–$650,000 • Median grant amount: $50,000 **Recent Activity:** The foundation distributed $1,300,000 in grants according to the most recent available data. A notable 2023 grant of $150,000 was awarded to Texas Health Resources Foundation to further the exempt purpose of the recipient.
Where does Virginia Clay Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Fort Worth area and surrounding North Texas communities.
What size grants does Virginia Clay Foundation award?
In 2024, Virginia Clay Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $93K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Virginia Clay Foundation's EIN?
Virginia Clay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1626857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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