Dougherty Foundation Inc
Dougherty Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing describes scholarship grants to colleges and universities for student costs related to attendance, including tuition, fees, room, board, books, and travel.
Dougherty Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dougherty Foundation Inc gave $376K across 223 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $375,734
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 223
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,685
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $6,418,271
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (98% 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 Dougherty Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists an online application requiring proof of academic achievement, financial need, and a personal statement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Arizona residents and attend an accredited college degree program.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists the first Friday in June. The 2024 application cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists the first Friday in June.
- Contact
Application contact: Joyce Medina Harper
Mailing address: 221 E Indianola Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 264-7478
Website: https://doughertyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dougherty Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Education Enrichment Foundation (Tusd) ($5K). Together the top 9 received $18K.
Organizations only. It also paid 213 individual scholarships ($357,859), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,099 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,099 grants of 1,099 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (98%) and California (2%). The filing’s application restrictions specify Arizona residency.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 223 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dougherty Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of 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 $287K (2020) to $376K (2024). In 2024 it made 223 grants totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 47 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $131,784 |
| Education Enrichment Foundation (Tusd) Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Cynthia Vilchis Moran Sid 2390775 Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships | $2,500 |
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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 | $6,418,271 | $750,965 | $545,171 | $375,734 | 223 | $516,301 | $513,565 | $336,686 |
| 2023 | $6,203,412 | $411,943 | $526,331 | $323,333 | 201 | $492,392 | $170,895 | $300,064 |
| 2022 | $6,321,033 | $688,847 | $572,957 | $373,451 | 225 | $540,319 | $487,413 | $288,421 |
| 2021 | $6,206,066 | $1,114,667 | $480,995 | $313,150 | 225 | $451,420 | $1,024,550 | $331,009 |
| 2020 | $5,605,848 | $149,164 | $430,130 | $287,270 | 225 | — | $55,087 | $304,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dougherty Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $337K 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
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity as scholarship grants to colleges and universities to support students’ costs of attendance. The 2024 grants were reported as scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 223 grants totaling $375,734. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $1,875. The largest listed grants included three $5,000 scholarships to individual recipients in Arizona and a $5,000 scholarship grant to Education Enrichment Foundation (TUSD) in Tucson, Arizona.
The filing lists an online application with proof of academic achievement, financial need, and a personal statement. Award restrictions are U.S. citizenship, Arizona residency, and attendance in an accredited college degree program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Eden as president; Vince Yanez and Janita Gordon as vice presidents; Judy Schumacher as treasurer; and Joyce Harper as executive director. It lists Joyce Medina Harper as the application contact.
Dougherty Foundation Inc is led by Joyce Harper, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joyce Harper
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Mary Eden
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Janita Gordon
Vice President
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Judy Schumacher
Treasurer
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Vince Yanez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edwin Knight (2020–2022) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Joyce Harper (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dougherty Foundation Inc
How much does Dougherty Foundation Inc give each year?
Dougherty Foundation Inc gave $376K across 223 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $323K across 201 grants.
What is Dougherty Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dougherty Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,875, and its average grant was $1,685, across 223 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dougherty Foundation Inc give grants?
Dougherty Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (4 grants), Phoenix, AZ (4 grants) and Flagstaff, AZ (2 grants).
Does Dougherty Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 223 grants with a stated purpose on Dougherty Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (223 grants).
Who are Dougherty Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dougherty Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Education Enrichment Foundation (Tusd) ($5,000), Cynthia Vilchis Moran Sid 2390775 ($2,500) and Boys Hope Girls Hope ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 213 individual scholarships ($357,859), which are not listed by name. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dougherty Foundation Inc?
Dougherty Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $516K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $337K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dougherty Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity as scholarship grants to colleges and universities to support students’ costs of attendance. The 2024 grants were reported as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dougherty Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing lists an online application requiring proof of academic achievement, financial need, and a personal statement. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dougherty Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dougherty Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6051637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dougherty Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dougherty-foundation-inc-morg_d63b2690546747c4a87771ceaa318c56
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