Doughty Family Foundation Inc
Doughty Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arlington, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports $23,400 in grants to 10 organizations, with awards supporting organizations in Virginia, Maryland, Kansas, and Massachusetts.
Doughty Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Doughty Family Foundation Inc gave $23K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,400
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,340
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $135,614
- +21.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (69% 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 Doughty Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 3225 North Albemarle Street, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: (703) 626-1760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doughty Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Falls Church Anglican ($6K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (69%), Maryland (21%), Kansas (9%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Doughty Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). 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 $6K (2020) to $36K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Falls Church Anglican Falls Church, VA | To Fund Organization's Programs | $6,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VA | To Fund Organization's Programs | $5,000 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundation Annapolis, MD | To Support Organization's Programs | $5,000 |
| William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | To fund organization's programsto fund organization's programsto fund organization's programs | $3,000 |
| Trustar Youth Foundation Great Falls, VA | To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated | $1,500 |
| Bishop Seabury Academy Lawrence, KS | To Fund Organization's Programs | $1,000 |
| Goodlife Innovations Lenexa, KS | To Fund Organization's Programs | $1,000 |
| Northern Virginia Alliance League Arlilngton, VA | To Fund Organization's Programs | $500 |
| Goodwin Living Foundation Alexandria, VA | To Fund Organization's Programs | $200 |
| Good Shepherd Community Care Newton, MA | Hospice and Palliative Care | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,614 | $50,050 | $25,884 | $23,400 | 10 | $23,400 | $50 |
| 2023 | $111,448 | $50,042 | $36,155 | $36,095 | 18 | $36,095 | $42 |
| 2022 | $97,661 | $50,033 | $22,778 | $21,645 | 15 | $21,645 | $33 |
| 2021 | $70,406 | $50,017 | $29,115 | $27,650 | 13 | $29,115 | $17 |
| 2020 | $49,504 | $50,004 | $6,123 | $5,500 | 3 | — | $4 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, schools, a university, youth and community organizations, a hospice and palliative care provider, and organizations serving people with disabilities.
The grantee descriptions offer examples of the work supported. Trustar Youth Foundation says it works with local organizations to support children in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, including through health care, after-school mentoring, food-insecurity support, and mental-health services. GoodLife Innovations says its mission is to help people who need support to live more independently and the direct-care workers who assist them. Bishop Seabury Academy describes its work as providing college-preparatory education while promoting academic excellence and moral development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $23,400. Awards ranged from $200 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,250.
The largest reported grants were $6,000 to The Falls Church Anglican and $5,000 each to Woodberry Forest School and the United States Naval Academy Foundation. Other reported awards included $3,000 to William & Mary, $1,500 to Trustar Youth Foundation, $1,000 each to Bishop Seabury Academy and GoodLife Innovations, $500 to Northern Virginia Alliance League, and $200 each to Goodwin Living Foundation and Good Shepherd Community Care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Elizabeth Doughty as president and director; Thomas Edward Doughty as secretary, treasurer, and director; and George W. Connors as director.
Doughty Family Foundation Inc is led by Mary Elizabeth Doughty, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Elizabeth Doughty
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George W. Connors
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Edward Doughty
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Doughty Family Foundation Inc
How much does Doughty Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Doughty Family Foundation Inc gave $23K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 18 grants.
What is Doughty Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Doughty Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,340, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doughty Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Doughty Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Doughty Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and Kansas (9%).
Does Doughty Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Doughty Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Organization's Programs" (6 grants).
Who are Doughty Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Doughty Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Falls Church Anglican ($6,000), Woodberry Forest School ($5,000) and United States Naval Academy Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doughty Family Foundation Inc?
Doughty Family Foundation Inc reported $136K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What does Doughty Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, schools, a university, youth and community organizations, a hospice and palliative care provider, and organizations serving people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doughty Family Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is Doughty Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Doughty Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3319864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Doughty Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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