Doherty Family Foundation
The Doherty Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. In 2024, it gave $112,316 through 12 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as generosity, animal welfare, cancer research, and health.
Doherty Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Doherty Family Foundation gave $112K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,316
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,360
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,967
- Total assets
- $1,725,412
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Doherty Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7625 Parklawn Avenue, Edina, MN 55435
Phone: (952) 832-8381
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doherty Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Givemn ($50K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 15% to California, 9% to Washington, DC, and 6% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Doherty Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2021) to $119K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givemn Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $49,500 |
| Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | General Support | $8,347 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | General Support | $7,653 |
| Make a Wish MN St. Paul, MN | General Support | $7,066 |
| Loaves and Fishes Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $6,934 |
| Nawbo Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $5,000 |
| My Good Deed Irvine, CA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | General Support | $3,621 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,725,412 | $96,143 | $129,971 | $112,316 | 12 | $113,785 | $81,714 | $94,070 |
| 2023 | $1,759,240 | $184,484 | $113,332 | $98,750 | 14 | $100,140 | $171,275 | $85,229 |
| 2022 | $1,688,088 | $34,065 | $140,067 | $118,555 | 18 | $120,880 | $17,178 | $93,155 |
| 2021 | $1,794,090 | $183,773 | $105,408 | $85,917 | 14 | $87,192 | $163,007 | $105,128 |
| 2020 | $1,715,725 | $131,334 | $104,436 | $90,704 | 35 | — | $38,850 | $82,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doherty Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Grantee descriptions include GIVEMN’s work to grow giving through Minnesota’s giving marketplace and fundraising coaching; Animal Humane Society’s reduced-cost wellness and spay/neuter services for people in need; Children’s Cancer Research Fund’s support for research toward better treatments and cures for children with cancer; and the American Heart Association’s work toward longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $112,316. Grants ranged from $1,400 to $49,500, with a median grant of $5,967.
The largest grants included $49,500 to GIVEMN, $10,000 to the Red Cross, $8,347 to Animal Humane Society, $7,653 to the Gary Sinise Foundation, and $7,066 to Make-A-Wish Minnesota. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Valerie K. Doherty as president and Timothy E. Doherty, William T. Doherty, Elizabeth D. Doherty, and Michael G. Doherty as directors.
Doherty Family Foundation is led by Valerie K. Doherty, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Valerie K. Doherty
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth D. Doherty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Doherty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy E. Doherty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William T. Doherty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Doherty Family Foundation
How much does Doherty Family Foundation give each year?
Doherty Family Foundation gave $112K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 14 grants.
What is Doherty Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Doherty Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,967, and its average grant was $9,360, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doherty Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Doherty Family Foundation give grants?
Doherty Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Doherty Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Doherty Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Doherty Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Doherty Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Givemn ($49,500), Red Cross ($10,000) and Animal Humane Society ($8,347), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doherty Family Foundation?
Doherty Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doherty Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doherty Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Doherty Family Foundation's EIN?
Doherty Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4367913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Doherty Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Doherty Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/doherty-family-foundation-morg_a5d8223600044134870ed4e2ebec2bbf
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