Doogood Foundation Inc
Doogood Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 28 grants totaling $1,616,789 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, housing and homelessness, criminal justice, health, and social services.
Doogood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Doogood Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,616,789
- +312.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,742
- +194.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $27,386,987
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Doogood Foundation Inc
- 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: 382 Ne 191 St Pmb 70270, Miami, FL 33179-3899
Phone: (860) 501-2121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doogood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doogan DAF ($280K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 54 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution lists Connecticut at 23%, Florida at 18%, Virginia at 15%, and California at 6%. A further 23% is shown with the recipient state unspecified. The reported grants also include recipients in other states, such as Georgia, Massachusetts, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Doogood Foundation Inc gives
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $312K (2022) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doogan DAF Miami, FL | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $280,000 |
| Bridge Institute Roanoke, VA | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $250,000 |
| American Alumni of Glasgow University Milford, CT | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $237,374 |
| Good Law Project | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $190,770 |
| Just Fair | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $101,799 |
| Always Home Mystic, CT | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $100,000 |
| The Bail Project Pasadena, CA | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Porchlight Bellevue, WA | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $97,692 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $82,500 |
| Real Zero | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $70,029 |
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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 | $27,386,987 | $1,657,065 | $2,026,656 | $1,616,789 | 28 | $1,645,286 | $1,275,695 | $1,862,726 |
| 2023 | $28,744,951 | $700,707 | $976,122 | $391,801 | 20 | $391,801 | $260,819 | $1,128,389 |
| 2022 | $28,983,883 | $33,740,791 | $340,208 | $312,000 | 6 | $312,500 | $16,996,547 | $561,039 |
| 2021 | $12,300,000 | $12,300,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $25,621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doogood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 organizations. For example, American Alumni of Glasgow University says it funds educational programs, scholarly projects, and research and assists students attending the University of Glasgow. Always Home says it works to prevent family homelessness in eastern Connecticut, while The Bail Project says it pays bail for people in need and helps clients return to court. Other 2024 recipients describe work in homelessness services, education, poverty relief, community health, and community development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,616,789. Grants ranged from $500 to $280,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among its largest reported grants were $280,000 to DOOGAN DAF, $250,000 to Bridge Institute, $237,374 to American Alumni of Glasgow University, $190,770 to Good Law Project, and $101,799 to Just Fair. Other grants included $100,000 each to Always Home and The Bail Project, $97,692 to Porchlight, and $82,500 to Emory University. The listed grant purposes are “qualified purpose of the organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists five directors: Declan Doogan, Dorothy Doogan, Stephen Doogan, Paul Doogan, and Jonathan Doogan.
Doogood Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Declan Doogan
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Doogan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Doogan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Doogan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Doogan
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Doogood Foundation Inc
How much does Doogood Foundation Inc give each year?
Doogood Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $392K across 20 grants.
What is Doogood Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Doogood Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $57,742, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Doogood Foundation Inc give grants?
Doogood Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stonington, CT (6 grants) and Mystic, CT (2 grants).
Does Doogood Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Doogood Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Qualified Purpose of the Organization" (28 grants).
Who are Doogood Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Doogood Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Doogan DAF ($280,000), Bridge Institute ($250,000) and American Alumni of Glasgow University ($237,374), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doogood Foundation Inc?
Doogood Foundation Inc reported $27.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Doogood Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, American Alumni of Glasgow University says it funds educational programs, scholarly projects, and research and assists students attending the University of Glasgow. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doogood Foundation Inc?
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 Doogood Foundation Inc's EIN?
Doogood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3748793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Doogood Foundation Inc 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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