Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton
The Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton is a private foundation based in Prospect, Kentucky. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $66,500 to charitable organizations.
Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton at a glance
In short: Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton gave $67K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Kentucky. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,500
- +55.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,542
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,123,270
- +11.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (56% 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 Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9903 Glen Vista Dr, Prospect, KY 40059-8546
Phone: (502) 419-4444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WaterStep ($16K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky (56%), Florida (26%), Colorado (8%), Arizona (5%), and Montana (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton 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 $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $43K (2023) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WaterStep Louisville, KY | Program funding | $15,500 |
| Best Buddies International Miami, FL | Program funding | $15,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Louisville, KY | Program funding | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Louisville, KY | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Southeast Christian Church Louisville, KY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Cross Ministry Group Denver, CO | Program services | $5,000 |
| Happy Hooves Phoenix, AZ | Program funding | $3,000 |
| Pinehaven St Ignatius, MT | Program services | $2,500 |
| TWLOHA Melbourne, FL | Program funding | $2,000 |
| Prodigal Ministries Louisville, KY | Program services | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,123,270 | $44,897 | $74,588 | $66,500 | 12 | $66,500 | $36,809 | $53,324 |
| 2023 | $1,012,203 | $380,337 | $48,475 | $42,900 | 11 | $42,900 | $24,762 | $35,541 |
| 2022 | $591,106 | $35,033 | $62,429 | $56,448 | 13 | $56,448 | $29,052 | $31,247 |
| 2021 | $756,483 | $35,370 | $64,469 | $58,242 | 16 | $58,242 | $29,143 | $35,897 |
| 2020 | $697,433 | $13,197 | $65,671 | $59,374 | 11 | — | $6,900 | $31,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and program activities. For example, WaterStep describes its work as providing safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to communities in need; Best Buddies International describes its work as creating opportunities for friendship, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prodigal Ministries describes its work as transitional housing and aftercare for people leaving prison.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $66,500 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,500, with a median grant of $4,000. Its largest awards were $15,500 to WaterStep in Louisville, Kentucky, and $15,000 to Best Buddies International in Miami, Florida. Other grants included $10,000 to Coalition for the Homeless, $5,000 each to the American Heart Association, Southeast Christian Church, and Cross Ministry Group, and $3,000 to Happy Hooves.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert W Doligale as President and Treasurer; Alicia A Doligale as Vice President and Secretary; and Jack R Doligale and Kellie A Doligale as directors.
Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton is led by Robert W Doligale, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert W Doligale
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack R Doligale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellie A Doligale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia A Doligale
Vice President & Secretary
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 Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton
How much does Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton give each year?
Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton gave $67K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 11 grants.
What is Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton's typical grant size?
Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,542, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton that year got $1K on average.
Where does Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton give grants?
Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton gives mostly in Kentucky: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (5 grants).
Does Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program funding" (6 grants) and "Program services" (6 grants).
Who are Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton's largest grantees?
Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton's largest 2024 grantees include WaterStep ($15,500), Best Buddies International ($15,000) and Coalition for the Homeless ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton?
Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and program activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 ↑
What is Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton's EIN?
Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1366196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton 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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