“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ― John Holmes

Helping Local Schools
Helping Local Youth

The Mary Louise Dobson Foundation proudly presented a $300,000 check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston to support annual operations at the Dobson Youth Center and Teen Center in Wharton -helping ensure local youth continue to have a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive.

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$8.2

Million in Grants given

7

Unique areas of focus

25

Years of Service

Our Mission

To support charitable organizations with an emphasis on enhancing the lives of youth in all aspects, in the Wharton County Area, although other charitable organizations are not excluded.

Grants

Mary Louise Dobson grants shall primarily be for education, health human services, civic or cultural purposes, with priority given to current initiatives.

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Guidelines

The Application Process Includes:
1) Submitting a qualification page to be approved by the foundation
2) Submitting the grant application
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Deadlines

April 1st & October 1st for meetings occurring in the following months.
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Need Help?

For questions about the application process feel free to call or email us! ↓
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Recent Recipients

Boy Scouts of America (Local Pack) - $2,500 - Purchasing of Equipment

Boys & Girls Club of Bay City & Matagorda County - $8,000 - Operating Support

Boys & Girls Club of El Campo - $10,000 - Staff Resiliency Training & Operating Support
FULL LIST

Donate Today!

Please send your check, made payable to:
“Mary Louise Dobson Foundation” to
P.O. Box 588, Wharton, TX 77488

We love giving back to our community!

The Team

Meet Our Directors

Abby King
Abby King
Chairman/Executive Director
Mary Louise Dobson
Mary Louise Dobson
Director - Emeritus Lifetime
Jimmy Schulz
Jimmy Schulz
Director - President
Jane Dobson
Jane Dobson
Director - Vice President Lifetime
Don Hillis
Don Hillis
Director
Ron Sanders
Ron Sanders
Director
Sarah Armour
Sarah W. Armour
Director
Dwight D. King, DVM
Dwight D. King, DVM
Advisor - Lifetime
Coming Soon
Director
Coming Soon
Director

A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.

– Steve Maraboli

The Dobson Youth Center

Thank You Notes

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Questions? Contact Us today!
The Mary Louise Dobson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.  Since you receive no goods or services as a result of your donation, your gift is considered a tax-deductible gift within the limits allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.  It is always best to check with your CPA as to the effect of your donation on your personal situation.