Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling
The Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation is a private foundation based in Royal Oak, Michigan. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations in 2022 and 2023; the 2024 filing reports no grants.
Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,054,709
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $154,600
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $4,636
- -89.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $9,598
- -83.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 415 S West Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: (248) 399-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 198 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
A documented 2023 grant went to Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City, Michigan. The foundation is based in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 1% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $806K (2021). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherryland Humane Society Traverse City, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Child & Family Service Pete's Place Traverse City, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Cons Traverse City, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Regional Fdtn Traverse City, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,054,709 | $154,600 | $9,598 | — | — | $4,636 | $149,638 | $330,865 |
| 2023 | $3,907,682 | $131,843 | $57,210 | $20,000 | 4 | $45,000 | $139,723 | $291,714 |
| 2022 | $3,830,743 | $499,403 | $382,782 | $155,500 | 29 | $315,852 | $443,106 | $276,246 |
| 2021 | $3,717,651 | $813,702 | $1,205,781 | $806,000 | 68 | $1,103,098 | $621,092 | $299,265 |
| 2020 | $4,108,163 | $554,021 | $1,035,292 | $658,605 | 97 | — | $444,071 | $302,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. One documented grantee, Cherryland Humane Society, describes its mission as providing a safe harbor for animals and finding them responsible, loving, permanent homes while advancing animal well-being.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 29 grants totaling $155,500 in 2022 and four grants totaling $20,000 in 2023. Its 2024 filing reports zero grants. In 2023, Cherryland Humane Society of Traverse City, Michigan, received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Findling is listed as receiver on the 2024 filing.
Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling's only listed officer is David Findling, Receiver on every filing since 2023 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Findling
Receiver
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Barbara Duchene (2020–2023) — Former Vice President
- Former: David Wind (2020–2023) — Former Treasurer
- Former: S. Gary Spicer Sr. (2020–2023) — Former President & Secretary
- Former: John Mabley (2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Robert Fournier (2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Alan Trammell (2021–2022) — Former
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 Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling
How large is Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling?
Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (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 Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. One documented grantee, Cherryland Humane Society, describes its mission as providing a safe harbor for animals and finding them responsible, loving, permanent homes while advancing animal well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling?
The foundation states 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 ↑
Where does Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling make grants?
A documented 2023 grant went to Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City, Michigan. The foundation is based in Royal Oak, Michigan.
What is Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling's EIN?
Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3312705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Doris J & Donald L Duchene Foundation C/O David Findling 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 October 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 April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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