Douglas Foundation
The Douglas Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California, that supports organizations working to improve access to education, healthcare, and the arts. Founded in 1964 by Anne and Kirk Douglas, it is particularly focused on improving the lives of children and women in California.
Douglas Foundation at a glance
In short: Douglas Foundation gave $4.4M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $278K), mostly in California. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,446,216
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $277,889
- -32.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $118,271,319
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Douglas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
The Foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and **does not accept unsolicited requests**. Its grant guidelines describe an online inquiry process and say applications may be made by invitation, referral from organizations the Foundation funds or is associated with, or initiation by qualified nonprofits. The guidelines say applications are accepted throughout the year with no fixed deadlines. Applicants must be U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing that are not private foundations, provide audited financial statements for their most recently completed fiscal year, and demonstrate that at least 80% of revenue is spent on programs and services. An IRS determination letter is required with the letter of inquiry. The Foundation considers grants for limited periods, sometimes over multiple years, and generally does not approve continuing annual grants. Its trustees have final approval.
- Contact
Mailing address: 141 El Camino Drive 209, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 274-5294
Website: https://douglasfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Douglas Foundation
Who Douglas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($851K). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 21 grants of 62 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation gives preference to agencies and institutions providing services in California. Its guidelines give greater consideration to organizations serving disadvantaged children and women. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 13% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Douglas Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $123K; repeat grants $398K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $500K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% 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 (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 $3.5M (2021) to $10.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General | $850,662 |
| The Anne Douglas Center - Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | General | $555,554 |
| Center Theatre Group Los Angeles, CA | General | $500,000 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund Woodland Hills, CA | General | $500,000 |
| Sinai Temple Los Angeles, CA | General | $500,000 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | General | $500,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | General | $300,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | General | $200,000 |
| Lacer Afterschool Programs Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
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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 | $118,271,319 | $3,915,839 | $5,317,782 | $4,446,216 | 16 | $4,724,944 | $3,409,126 | $7,398,502 |
| 2023 | $119,673,262 | $2,822,898 | $4,988,062 | $4,125,000 | 10 | $4,416,877 | $2,343,586 | $6,482,612 |
| 2022 | $119,296,484 | $-2,991,444 | $4,477,823 | $3,750,000 | 7 | $3,989,387 | $2,157,458 | $6,339,360 |
| 2021 | $126,765,751 | $123,030,431 | $3,791,109 | $3,499,720 | 6 | $3,651,176 | $982,015 | $3,328,397 |
| 2020 | $7,524,850 | $15,229,027 | $10,683,280 | $10,588,614 | 23 | — | $214,934 | $384,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Douglas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.4M 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
The Foundation’s stated mission is to partner with organizations committed to providing more equitable access to education, healthcare, and the arts, with particular focus on children and women in California.
Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, St. Lawrence University describes itself as a liberal arts institution preparing students to be critical and creative thinkers. The Los Angeles LGBT Center says its mission is to help LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. LACER Afterschool Programs describes providing underserved youth with free arts- and literacy-based after-school programs, academic support, and sports.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 16 grants totaling $4,446,216. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $850,662, with a median of $150,000. The largest listed awards included $850,662 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; $555,554 to The Anne Douglas Center – Los Angeles Mission; and $500,000 each to Center Theatre Group, Motion Picture & Television Fund, Sinai Temple, and St. Lawrence University. The listed grants identify their purpose as “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anita May Rosenstein as trustee and president; Arnold Rosenstein as trustee and treasurer; and Stuart Korshak, James Greenbaum, and Michael Douglas as trustees.
Douglas Foundation is led by Anita May Rosenstein, Trustee & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anita May Rosenstein
Trustee & President
Trustee & Vice President → Trustee & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Rosenstein
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Greenbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Korshak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Douglas
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fayez Sarofim (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Anne Douglas (2020) — Trustee & 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.
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Foundation
How much does Douglas Foundation give each year?
Douglas Foundation gave $4.4M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 10 grants.
What is Douglas Foundation's typical grant size?
Douglas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $277,889, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Douglas Foundation that year got $123K on average.
Where does Douglas Foundation give grants?
Douglas Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and Rancho Mirage, CA (2 grants).
Does Douglas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Douglas Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Douglas Foundation's largest grantees?
Douglas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($850,662), The Anne Douglas Center - Los Angeles Mission ($555,554) and Center Theatre Group ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Douglas Foundation?
Douglas Foundation reported $118.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.4M (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 Douglas Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to partner with organizations committed to providing more equitable access to education, healthcare, and the arts, with particular focus on children and women in California. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas Foundation?
The Foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Douglas Foundation's EIN?
Douglas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6096827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Douglas Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). Douglas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/douglas-foundation-morg_39622f92e3d74fdc9c20972715e7ad58
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