Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1949 by Carrie Estelle Doheny, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to furthering philanthropic causes aligned with Mrs. Doheny's vision and values. The foundation maintains a staff of approximately 4-5 employees and operates from its headquarters at 707 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 4960, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3608.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$215.3M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.2M
+10.8% YoY
Grant Count
263
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+28.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Carrie Estelle Doheny formed the Foundation in 1949 with the intention of furthering the charitable causes she cared about most for generations to come. Mrs. Doheny was a resident of Central Los Angeles for over forty years, and her heart lay with the people of the city who were suffering, as well as those working towards a brighter future. A devout Roman Catholic, Mrs. Doheny lived a life of Christian service, ministering directly to the unhoused and sick.
The Foundation funds organizations within four primary areas:
- Social Welfare
- Health and Wellness
- Education
- Religion
Grantmaking
The Foundation funds approximately 300 organizations per year. The majority of these organizations have had a relationship with the foundation for more than 10 years and are well-aligned with Mrs. Doheny's Mission & Mandate.
Grant Range
$18,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Funding is generally limited to Los Angeles. The foundation also supports organizations in California, Colorado, Missouri, and other states including Illinois, Maryland, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $215,331,565
- Total Revenue: $16.4 million
- Total Expenses: $13.8 million
- Total Liabilities: $4.18 million
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $200,355,209
- Total Revenue: $12,189,959
- Total Expenses: $13,484,133
- Total Giving: $6,955,985
Investment Income:
- 2023: $3,346,521 in investment income and dividends
Giving Rate: Approximately 3.4% of assets annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $215,331,565 | $200,355,209 | $182,091,676 |
| Revenue | $16,388,019 | $12,189,959 | $1,247,825 |
| Expenses | $13,770,921 | $13,484,133 | $11,005,791 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,319,157 | $9,341,679 | $9,407,366 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,615,707 | $9,094,884 | $2,571,431 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,188,190 | $9,273,180 | $9,385,025 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Doheny Foundation Capital Grant
CARRIE ESTELLE DOHENY FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Doheny Foundation Grant Program
CARRIE ESTELLE DOHENY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Doheny Foundation: Campership Grant Program
CARRIE ESTELLE DOHENY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael S. Feeley – President and Chair
- Nina S. Shepherd – Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Robert A. Smith III – Board member
- Mary Ann Murphy – Board member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL S FEELEY | PRESIDENT, CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ROBERT A SMITH III | VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 2 | $30,000 |
| REV WM PILETIC CM | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| H THOMAS BOYLE | DIRECTOR, AUDIT CHAIR | 2 | $30,000 |
| REV PERRY HENRY CM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGARET MORROW | DIRECTOR | 1 | $18,000 |
| MARY ANN MURPHY | DIRECTOR, GRANTS CHAIR | 2 | $30,000 |
| ANTONIO FELIX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $18,000 |
| NINA S SHEPHERD | CAO/CFO/SEC'Y/TREASURER | 32 | $335,776 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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