Dougherty Trust Grant

Dougherty Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lucille and John B. Dougherty Trust
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: June 20, 2025

Summary

The Lucille and John B. Dougherty Trust provides grants to charitable organizations, particularly in education, health, and human services, primarily benefiting Brazos County, Texas. Established by Anna Lucille Dougherty, the trust honors her legacy by supporting community initiatives. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000, with an average of 19 grants awarded annually, totaling approximately $240,000 in annual giving. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt, while endowment requests are not funded.

Overview

About the Foundation The Lucille and John B. Dougherty Charitable Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Anna Lucille Dougherty. Miss Dougherty was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 13, 1911 to Dr. Emmett Parnel Dougherty and Woodie Bennett Dougherty. Miss Dougherty, or “Tissie,” as she was affectionately known to many, was a longtime resident of the Bryan, Texas community and worked as an accountant for the City of Bryan until her retirement. She loved her friends, her community, and her church, First United Methodist Church of Bryan, and she was passionate about education. Miss Dougherty passed away on November 16, 2006. Both of her parents preceded her in death, as well as her stepfather, David Mitchell Mike, and her brother, John Bennett Dougherty. Grant Guidelines The Lucille and John B. Dougherty Trust awards grants to specific charitable organizations named by the donor, as well as other worthy charitable causes in the areas of education, health, and human services, There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust primarily supports organizations located in and serving the residents of Brazos County, Texas. Average giving Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000 Average number of grants per year: 19 Average total giving per year: $240,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not fund requests to support endowments.