Doing Good Well Inc
Dgw transforms philanthropy from a fragmented, short-term funding model into "social investing" applying the same strategic, diversified approach used in financial investing to create lasting social impact. By engaging philanthropists and providing them with a portfolio of nonprofit organizations, dgw enables greater positive and longer-lasting impact while addressing complex problems like homelessness, gun violence, food security, and educational inequality with a particular focus on underserved communities in the philadelphia area.
Doing Good Well Inc at a glance
In short: Doing Good Well Inc gave $765K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $153K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $765,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $153,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $305,234
- +1460.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Doing Good Well Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Kensington Community Development Corp ($725K). Together the top 5 received $765K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $765K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Kensington Community Development Corp Philadelphia, PA | The partners' underlying view is that complex social issues are most acutely experienced and most effectively solved in neighborhoods. Our theory of change and impact is that responses to complex social issues need to be trauma-informed, participatory, and comprehensive. This mou reflects the recent multi-year co-creating kensington planning process and the move to operationalize resident priorities through specific strategies. The initial dgw-supported collaborative pilot of six organizations has developed a pilot implementation strategy to address the intersection of trauma and housing insecurity collaboratively. This strategy includes support through the expertise of trauma and housing specialists; implementation of root-cause assessments; and connections to workforce development, medical assistance, mental health support, and family- and childcare-related issues. | $725,000 |
| Hispanic Community Counseling Services Hempstead, NY | The partners' underlying view is that complex social issues are most acutely experienced and most effectively solved in neighborhoods. Our theory of change and impact is that responses to complex social issues need to be trauma-informed, participatory, and comprehensive. This mou reflects the recent multi-year co-creating kensington planning process and the move to operationalize resident priorities through specific strategies. The initial dgw-supported collaborative pilot of six organizations has developed a pilot implementation strategy to address the intersection of trauma and housing insecurity collaboratively. This strategy includes support through the expertise of trauma and housing specialists; implementation of root-cause assessments; and connections to workforce development, medical assistance, mental health support, and family- and childcare-related issues. | $10,000 |
| Hace Philadelphia, PA | The partners' underlying view is that complex social issues are most acutely experienced and most effectively solved in neighborhoods. Our theory of change and impact is that responses to complex social issues need to be trauma-informed, participatory, and comprehensive. This mou reflects the recent multi-year co-creating kensington planning process and the move to operationalize resident priorities through specific strategies. The initial dgw-supported collaborative pilot of six organizations has developed a pilot implementation strategy to address the intersection of trauma and housing insecurity collaboratively. This strategy includes support through the expertise of trauma and housing specialists; implementation of root-cause assessments; and connections to workforce development, medical assistance, mental health support, and family- and childcare-related issues. | $10,000 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition (Galaei) Philadelphia, PA | The partners' underlying view is that complex social issues are most acutely experienced and most effectively solved in neighborhoods. Our theory of change and impact is that responses to complex social issues need to be trauma-informed, participatory, and comprehensive. This mou reflects the recent multi-year co-creating kensington planning process and the move to operationalize resident priorities through specific strategies. The initial dgw-supported collaborative pilot of six organizations has developed a pilot implementation strategy to address the intersection of trauma and housing insecurity collaboratively. This strategy includes support through the expertise of trauma and housing specialists; implementation of root-cause assessments; and connections to workforce development, medical assistance, mental health support, and family- and childcare-related issues. | $10,000 |
| Philly Unknown Philadelphia, PA | The partners' underlying view is that complex social issues are most acutely experienced and most effectively solved in neighborhoods. Our theory of change and impact is that responses to complex social issues need to be trauma-informed, participatory, and comprehensive. This mou reflects the recent multi-year co-creating kensington planning process and the move to operationalize resident priorities through specific strategies. The initial dgw-supported collaborative pilot of six organizations has developed a pilot implementation strategy to address the intersection of trauma and housing insecurity collaboratively. This strategy includes support through the expertise of trauma and housing specialists; implementation of root-cause assessments; and connections to workforce development, medical assistance, mental health support, and family- and childcare-related issues. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,234 | $720,050 | $805,587 | $765,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $19,562 | $60,000 | $40,438 | — | — |
About Doing Good Well Inc
Based on IRS filings
Doing Good Well Inc is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $305K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $765K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Doing Good Well Inc is led by Vikram Dewan, President & Co-Founder on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vikram Dewan
President & Co-Founder
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian S. Fisher
Co-Founder
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gavin Kerr
Co-Founder
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wang
Partner
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Doing Good Well Inc
How much does Doing Good Well Inc give each year?
Doing Good Well Inc gave $765K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Doing Good Well Inc's typical grant size?
Doing Good Well Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $153,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Doing Good Well Inc give grants?
Doing Good Well Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does Doing Good Well Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Doing Good Well Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Doing Good Well Inc's largest grantees?
Doing Good Well Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Kensington Community Development Corp ($725,000), Hispanic Community Counseling Services ($10,000) and Hace ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Doing Good Well Inc?
Doing Good Well Inc reported $305K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $720K.
What is Doing Good Well Inc's EIN?
Doing Good Well Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3655279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
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