Dolores Douglas Foundation
The Dolores Douglas Foundation is a private foundation based in Toledo, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a college, religious organizations, advocacy groups, and organizations serving veterans and other communities.
Dolores Douglas Foundation at a glance
In short: Dolores Douglas Foundation gave $53K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,425
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,619
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $366,326
- -9.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (10 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% 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 Dolores Douglas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6569 Wild Oak Dr, Toledo, OH 43615
Phone: (419) 466-2849
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dolores Douglas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rollins College ($20K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (41%) and Ohio (34%), followed by Washington, DC (8%), Virginia (5%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dolores Douglas Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 33 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $243; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 222% 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 $46K (2020) to $66K (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rollins College Winter Park, FL | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| United Church of God Toledo, OH | Charitable Purpose | $12,900 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | Charitable Purpose | $5,100 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $2,100 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $1,300 |
| National Pro Life Springfield, VA | Charitable Purpose | $1,200 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charitable Purpose | $1,100 |
| Faith & Freedom Coalition Duluth, GA | Charitable Purpose | $900 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $900 |
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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 | $366,326 | $15,724 | $54,316 | $53,425 | 33 | $53,550 | $14,958 | $24,161 |
| 2023 | $405,718 | $18,485 | $68,234 | $65,900 | 33 | $66,967 | $16,919 | $24,525 |
| 2022 | $455,467 | $26,454 | $59,576 | $56,400 | 22 | $57,575 | $25,479 | $26,969 |
| 2021 | $488,589 | $37,190 | $56,485 | $54,250 | 22 | $55,345 | $36,295 | $31,219 |
| 2020 | $507,885 | $26,230 | $52,009 | $45,600 | 21 | — | $22,364 | $27,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dolores Douglas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K 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. For example, Rollins College describes its mission as educating students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, while the University of Toledo Foundation says it secures the future of the university through asset management and philanthropy. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern government accountability, conservative public policy, support for military communities, veterans’ well-being, law enforcement equipment and training, and alternatives for pregnant women.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $53,425. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $20,000, with a median of $400. The largest awards included $20,000 to Rollins College, $12,900 to United Church of God, $5,100 to the University of Toledo Foundation, $2,100 to Judicial Watch, and $1,500 to the ACLU Foundation. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dolores A. Douglas as secretary and Peter Douglas as trustee.
Dolores Douglas Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Douglas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dolores A. Douglas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bruce Douglas (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Scott J. Savage (2020) — Trustee
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 Dolores Douglas Foundation
How much does Dolores Douglas Foundation give each year?
Dolores Douglas Foundation gave $53K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 33 grants.
What is Dolores Douglas Foundation's typical grant size?
Dolores Douglas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $1,619, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dolores Douglas Foundation that year got $243 on average.
Where does Dolores Douglas Foundation give grants?
Dolores Douglas Foundation's top state is Florida, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (34%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Who are Dolores Douglas Foundation's largest grantees?
Dolores Douglas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rollins College ($20,000), United Church of God ($12,900) and The University of Toledo Foundation ($5,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dolores Douglas Foundation?
Dolores Douglas Foundation reported $366K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dolores Douglas 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 Dolores Douglas Foundation?
The foundation 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 Dolores Douglas Foundation's EIN?
Dolores Douglas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1569677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dolores Douglas 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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