Dorea Foundation
Dorea Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports two grants totaling $258,889. The foundation’s 2023 return is marked final, indicating it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Dorea Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorea Foundation gave $259K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $258,889
- -81.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $129,445
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $129,445
- Primary geography
- Georgia (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dorea Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is a statement from a filing marked as the organization’s final return, not current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5628, Minneapolis, MN 55440
Phone: (952) 674-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorea Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mission to North America ($150K). Together the top 2 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 21 grants of 43 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in Georgia (58% of grant dollars) and Missouri (42%). Mission to North America is listed in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church in Ballwin, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dorea Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $259K (2024) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission to North America Lawrenceville, GA | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church Ballwin, MO | Unrestricted | $108,889 |
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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 | — | $3,438 | $271,533 | $258,889 | 2 | $269,168 | $3,323 | $3,334 |
| 2023 | $268,095 | $312,038 | $1,419,577 | $1,393,000 | 10 | $1,397,804 | $290,265 | $49,172 |
| 2022 | $1,375,634 | $21,227 | $675,239 | $635,000 | 8 | $640,343 | $12,572 | $88,362 |
| 2021 | $2,029,646 | $559,733 | $1,029,776 | $1,000,000 | 10 | $1,003,434 | $548,292 | $123,293 |
| 2020 | $2,499,689 | $1,297,327 | $1,013,773 | $1,000,000 | 13 | — | $1,226,430 | $127,271 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports two grants totaling $258,889. Awards ranged from $108,889 to $150,000, with a median of $129,444. Both grants were listed as unrestricted: $150,000 to Mission to North America and $108,889 to Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pauline M. Keinath as president and director, Marlo W. Turcotte as vice president, and Sarah C. Schaeffer as treasurer and secretary.
Dorea Foundation is led by Pauline M. Keinath, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pauline M. Keinath
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah C. Schaeffer
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlo W. Turcotte
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert J. Theiler (2020–2021) — Officer · Filing note: Through 62021
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 Dorea Foundation
How much does Dorea Foundation give each year?
Dorea Foundation gave $259K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 10 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Dorea Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Dorea Foundation make grants?
The 2024 grants went to organizations in Georgia (58% of grant dollars) and Missouri (42%). Mission to North America is listed in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church in Ballwin, Missouri.
How much is Dorea Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dorea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dorea Foundation's EIN?
Dorea Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1703735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dorea Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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