Doak Finch Foundation
The Doak Finch Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to North Carolina recipients.
Doak Finch Foundation at a glance
In short: Doak Finch Foundation gave $171K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,000
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,154
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,568,821
- -5.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Doak Finch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing states that there is no application form or required application material and no restrictions on awards. It names David R Williams MD as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: David R Williams Md
Mailing address: 705 Salem St, Thomasville, NC 27360-2810
Phone: (336) 475-2348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doak Finch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cooperative Community Ministries ($45K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 69 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 12% to Oklahoma, 6% to Kentucky, and 4% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Doak Finch Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2024) to $218K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Community Ministries Thomasville, NC | Unrestricted General | $45,000 |
| Tom a Finch Community YMCA Thomasville, NC | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Community in Schools of Thomasville Thomasville, NC | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Chamber of Commerce Foundation Ardmore, OK | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| United Way of Davidson County Lexington, KY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Ctr Thomasville, NC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Memorial United Methodist Church Thomasville, NC | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Thomasville Rotary Club Charitable Fdn Thomasville, NC | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Davidson Medical Ministries Lexington, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,568,821 | $113,469 | $201,965 | $171,000 | 13 | $181,453 | $95,011 | $98,274 |
| 2024 | $1,657,413 | $125,891 | $178,124 | $150,000 | 14 | $160,175 | $107,678 | $95,884 |
| 2023 | $1,709,849 | $79,383 | $193,247 | $165,000 | 13 | $174,722 | $61,950 | $90,850 |
| 2022 | $1,824,526 | $158,308 | $229,846 | $197,000 | 14 | $207,670 | $139,126 | $99,704 |
| 2021 | $1,896,414 | $196,734 | $228,576 | $198,000 | 15 | — | $177,606 | $110,542 |
| 2020 | $1,928,088 | $120,367 | $247,695 | $218,000 | 15 | — | $101,841 | $98,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doak Finch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including community ministries, a YMCA, a school-support organization, a chamber of commerce foundation, health providers, churches, and other community organizations.
The Tom A Finch Community YMCA describes its mission as putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Ardmore says it works to improve residents’ lives through education, city beautification, and support for local charitable organizations. Habitat for Humanity describes itself as a locally run affiliate that partners with people in need to build decent, affordable housing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $171,000. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $8,000. The largest awards included $45,000 to Cooperative Community Ministries, $30,000 to Tom A Finch Community YMCA, and $20,000 each to Community in Schools of Thomasville and the Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Ardmore. Most listed grants were for unrestricted general support; a $2,000 grant to Davidson County Community College was for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Doak Finch Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Doak Finch Foundation
How much does Doak Finch Foundation give each year?
Doak Finch Foundation gave $171K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 14 grants.
What is Doak Finch Foundation's typical grant size?
Doak Finch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $13,154, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doak Finch Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Doak Finch Foundation give grants?
Doak Finch Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (12%) and Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Thomasville, NC (9 grants).
Does Doak Finch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Doak Finch Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Doak Finch Foundation's largest grantees?
Doak Finch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cooperative Community Ministries ($45,000), Tom a Finch Community YMCA ($30,000) and Community in Schools of Thomasville ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Doak Finch Foundation?
Doak Finch Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doak Finch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including community ministries, a YMCA, a school-support organization, a chamber of commerce foundation, health providers, churches, and other community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doak Finch Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Doak Finch Foundation's EIN?
Doak Finch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6042823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Doak Finch Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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