Doll Family Foundation
The Doll Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1993 through an inheritance that Henry C. Doll received from his father, Edward C. Doll. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since September 2000. The foundation was created with the engagement of Henry, his late wife Mary, and their four children, and now includes three generations of the Doll family in its governance and decision-making.
Key facts about Doll Family Foundation
- EIN
- 52-2254198
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,436,691
- Grants made (2024)
- 131
- Average grant
- $49,135
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (26 of 130, 2024)
- Total assets
- $123,028,322
- Primary geography
- Georgia (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doll Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Doll Family Foundation's 131 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (35%), New York (17%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, NJ (11 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Dallas, TX (5 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Doll Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 130 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$123.0M
+14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.4M
+19.1% YoY
Grant Count
131
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+10.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doll Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Doll Family Foundation supports three primary strategic areas:
- Women's Empowerment — The foundation's primary focus area
- Promotion of Philanthropy — Supporting the growth and effectiveness of the philanthropic sector
- Environmental Policy — Fostering stronger environmental policies and conservation efforts
The foundation operates with a lean organizational structure, directing the vast majority of resources toward charitable purposes with zero officer compensation.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000
How to Apply
**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in five primary communities:
- Astoria, Oregon
- Bozeman, Montana
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Portland, Oregon
- Seattle, Washington
The foundation originally focused solely on Cleveland, Ohio nonprofits but has expanded geographically as family members have dispersed across the country.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 131 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $123,028,322
- Total Revenues: $29,451,454
- Total Expenses: $8,230,841
- Total Liabilities: $150,000
- Annual Giving: $5.4 million (2023)
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $5,137,150
- Investment income and dividends: $4,366,219
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $20,137,497
The foundation maintains zero employees and operates with volunteer leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $123,028,322 | $107,865,714 | $106,050,403 |
| Revenue | $29,451,454 | $12,820,139 | $-3,369,504 |
| Expenses | $8,230,841 | $6,440,013 | $6,728,892 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,436,691 | $5,403,264 | $5,772,180 |
| Net Investment Income | $22,575,793 | $5,930,271 | $1,837,478 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,881,175 | $6,621,715 | $6,217,348 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
586 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include National Christian Foundation ($2,228,000), Movementorg ($770,000), Stone Hill Church of Princeton ($454,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION Alpharetta, GA | UNRESTRICTED | $2,228,000 |
| MOVEMENTORG New York, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $770,000 |
| STONE HILL CHURCH OF PRINCETON Princeton, NJ | UNRESTRICTED | $454,200 |
| ILLUMINATIONS Meridian, MS | UNRESTRICTED | $333,000 |
| PHILLY HOUSE Philadelphia, PA | UNRESTRICTED | $300,000 |
| PRINCETON MEDICAL CENTER Millstone Township, NJ | UNRESTRICTED | $275,000 |
| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, LA | UNRESTRICTED | $226,000 |
| WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC Schroon Lake, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $201,000 |
| GORDON-CONWELL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY South Hamilton, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $200,000 |
| LAUSANNE COMMITTEE FOR WORLD EVANGELIZATION DBA LAUSANNE MOVEMENT Orlando, FL | UNRESTRICTED | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Robert C. Doll Jr. — President/Treasurer
- Leslie L. Doll — Secretary
- John Morrisey — Trustee
- Marion Meeks — Trustee
- Brandon Hull — Trustee
- Donald Lough Jr. — Trustee
- Henry C. Doll — Founder (now serves in emeritus role)
The foundation works with Strategy + Action/Philanthropy consultant Jeff Glebocki for strategic guidance.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C Doll Jr | Pres./Treas. | 1 | — |
| Leslie L Doll | Secretary | 2 | — |
| John Morrisey | Trustee | — | — |
| Marion Meeks | Trustee | — | — |
| Brandon Hull | Trustee | — | — |
| Donald Lough Jr | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 513 Christopher Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-924-3628
Website: https://dollfamilyfoundation.org/
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Doll Family Foundation fund?
The Doll Family Foundation supports three primary strategic areas: • **Women's Empowerment** — The foundation's primary focus area • **Promotion of Philanthropy** — Supporting the growth and effectiveness of the philanthropic sector • **Environmental Policy** — Fostering stronger environmental policies and conservation efforts The foundation operates with a lean organizational structure, directing the vast majority of resources toward charitable purposes with zero officer compensation.
How do I apply for a grant from Doll Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Doll Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in five primary communities: • Astoria, Oregon • Bozeman, Montana • Cleveland, Ohio • Portland, Oregon • Seattle, Washington The foundation originally focused solely on Cleveland, Ohio nonprofits but has expanded geographically as family members have dispersed across the country.
What size grants does Doll Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Doll Family Foundation awarded 131 grants totaling $6.4M — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Doll Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Doll Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Doll Family Foundation's EIN?
Doll Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2254198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Doll Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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