Lucille and John B. Dougherty Trust
Overview
Mission
To support specific charitable organizations named by the donor, as well as other worthy charitable causes in the areas of education, health, and human services, primarily in Brazos County, Texas.
Annual application deadlines
July 31
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
States served
Texas
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust primarily supports organizations located in and serving the residents of Brazos County, Texas.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation does not fund requests to support endowments.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 19
Average total giving per year: $240,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by July 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by October for applications received by the deadline.
Foundation Information
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.
Mission
To support specific charitable organizations named by the donor, as well as other worthy charitable causes in the areas of education, health, and human services, primarily in Brazos County, Texas.
Annual application deadlines
July 31
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
States served
Texas
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust primarily supports organizations located in and serving the residents of Brazos County, Texas.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation does not fund requests to support endowments.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 19
Average total giving per year: $240,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by July 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by October for applications received by the deadline.
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.
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