Doehring Foundation
Doehring Foundation is a private foundation based in Studio City, California. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down. Its reported 2023 grants supported charitable organizations addressing humanitarian relief, food access, health, and other needs.
Doehring Foundation at a glance
In short: Doehring Foundation gave $149K across 32 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), top state California. 9% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $149,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,656
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2023)
- Primary geography
- California (28% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Doehring Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2023 filing is marked as final.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11333 Moorpark St Pmb461, Studio City, CA 91602-2618
Phone: (818) 247-3400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doehring Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Care ($8K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 160 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California received 28% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 19%, Georgia at 13%, Massachusetts at 8%, and Illinois at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Doehring Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 91% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2023). 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 2018 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2018) to $149K (2023). In 2023 it made 32 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Direct Relief International Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Map International Brunswick, GA | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Accion International Boston, MA | Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Catching the Dream Albuquerque, NM | Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reported 32 grants. —
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $218,561 | $165,973 | $149,000 | 32 | $149,000 | $205,820 | $116,985 |
| 2022 | $796,740 | $130,101 | $163,319 | $149,000 | 32 | $149,000 | $116,422 | $123,893 |
| 2021 | $828,686 | $101,115 | $170,229 | $148,000 | 32 | $148,000 | $83,862 | $141,277 |
| 2020 | $897,563 | $158,762 | $132,197 | $116,000 | 32 | — | $149,795 | $109,476 |
| 2018 | $808,326 | $185,778 | $92,152 | $79,000 | 32 | — | $175,539 | $87,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doehring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its contributions as being for “charitable purposes.” Its 2023 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; Feeding America describes its work as advancing equitable access to nutritious food; and MAP International says it provides medicines and health supplies to people in need. In Los Angeles, Shelter Partnership describes its work as addressing homelessness through policy, program design, resource development, and advocacy, while Momentum Wheels for Humanity focuses on inclusion for people with disabilities globally.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $149,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $8,000, with a median of $4,000. Among the largest reported grants were $8,000 each to CARE, Direct Relief International, Doctors Without Borders, Feeding America, the International Rescue Committee, MAP International, Oxfam America, and the US Fund for UNICEF. Other reported grants included $4,000 each to Accion International, Catching the Dream, Children of the Night, and Downtown Women’s Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Carol Doehring and Paul Doehring as trustees.
Doehring Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carol Doehring
Trustee
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Doehring
Trustee
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Catherine Doehring (2018) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Doehring Foundation
How much does Doehring Foundation give each year?
Doehring Foundation gave $149K across 32 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $149K across 32 grants.
What is Doehring Foundation's typical grant size?
Doehring Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,656, across 32 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doehring Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Doehring Foundation give grants?
Doehring Foundation's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Doehring Foundation's largest grantees?
Doehring Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Care ($8,000), Direct Relief International ($8,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($8,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Doehring Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its contributions as being for “charitable purposes.” Its 2023 grantees included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doehring Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Doehring Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Doehring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Doehring Foundation's EIN?
Doehring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6044405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2023.
Does Doehring Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 20, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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