The Mclaughlin Doty Foundation
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation is a private, family foundation based in Kerrville, TX that primarily provides scholarships to students in Kerr County and supports nonprofit organizations improving education, arts, community, and health in Central Texas. The site lists grant guidelines and contact information and uses the foundation's name in the domain and email addresses.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based nonprofit or educational institution (especially Central Texas) seeking scholarship support or program funding in education, arts, community, or health, able to submit the foundation's required application format and demonstrate local impact.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Texas, preferably Central Texas or has a clear Texas program.
- • Proposes scholarships, education programs, arts projects, community services, or health-related work.
- • Can follow a specified application format and engage via the listed contact.
- • Can document local impact and provide clear use of funds for students or community programs.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Texas: roughly four states were served in the latest year, but about 79% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, indicating a primarily in-state focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 33 distinct recipients with a mix of returning and new grantees, which indicates a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: the foundation publishes application guidelines, lists a named contact and mailing address, and funded 15 new recipients (about 45%) in the latest year, supporting real opportunity for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
