Dove Givings Foundation II
Dove Givings Foundation II is a private foundation based in Purchase, New York. In 2024, it reported 44 grants totaling $498,650 to charitable organizations.
Dove Givings Foundation II at a glance
In short: Dove Givings Foundation II gave $499K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $498,650
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- Average grant
- $11,333
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $81,764
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (11 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (24% 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 Dove Givings Foundation II
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577
Phone: (914) 907-4017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dove Givings Foundation II funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kounkuey Design Initiative ($75K). Together the top 10 received $334K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 218 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (24%), Colorado (21%), New York (20%), North Carolina (9%), and Texas (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dove Givings Foundation II open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 44 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $268K (2020) to $654K (2022). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $499K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kounkuey Design Initiative Los Angeles, CA | Public Charity | $75,000 |
| Sim USA Charlotte, NC | Public Charity | $45,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Public Charity | $42,500 |
| Bronx Lacrosse Purchase, NY | Public Charity | $40,000 |
| Central Mission Clearing House Houston, TX | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| Champion Charities Palo Alto, CA | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| In His Steps International Colorado Springs, CO | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| The Fuller Center for Housing Americus, GA | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Raw Tools Philly Colorado Springs, CO | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Public Charity | $16,000 |
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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 | $81,764 | $810,097 | $498,970 | $498,650 | 44 | $498,650 | $291,463 | — |
| 2022 | $88,357 | $600,014 | $654,386 | $653,935 | 68 | $653,935 | — | $5,888 |
| 2021 | $150,729 | $1,109,607 | $591,625 | $591,400 | 66 | $591,400 | $554,620 | — |
| 2020 | $184,959 | $375,491 | $268,870 | $268,200 | 40 | — | — | $9,109 |
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 grantees include organizations working in community development, youth development, Christian ministry, housing, humanitarian aid, and health care. For example, Kounkuey Design Initiative describes its work as partnering with under-resourced communities on equity and neighborhood development; Bronx Lacrosse describes a year-round academic and sports-based youth development program for underserved students; and The Floating Hospital describes providing primary health care to a largely medically underserved population.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $498,650. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $75,000 to Kounkuey Design Initiative, $45,000 to SIM USA, $42,500 to Young Life, $40,000 to Bronx Lacrosse, and $25,000 each to Central Mission Clearing House, Champion Charities, and In His Steps International. The filing lists the stated purpose for these grants as “public charity.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eileen Heneghan as vice president, Kevin J Heneghan as president, and Richard Cayne as assistant secretary/treasurer.
Dove Givings Foundation II is led by Kevin J. Heneghan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin J. Heneghan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Heneghan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cayne
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Dove Givings Foundation II
How much does Dove Givings Foundation II give each year?
Dove Givings Foundation II gave $499K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Dove Givings Foundation II's typical grant size?
Dove Givings Foundation II's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,333, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dove Givings Foundation II that year got $13K on average.
Where does Dove Givings Foundation II give grants?
Dove Givings Foundation II's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (5 grants), Long Beach, NY (3 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Dove Givings Foundation II give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Dove Givings Foundation II's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (44 grants).
Who are Dove Givings Foundation II's largest grantees?
Dove Givings Foundation II's largest 2024 grantees include Kounkuey Design Initiative ($75,000), Sim USA ($45,000) and Young Life ($42,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dove Givings Foundation II?
Dove Givings Foundation II reported $82K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $810K.
What does Dove Givings Foundation II fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in community development, youth development, Christian ministry, housing, humanitarian aid, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dove Givings Foundation II?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dove Givings Foundation II's EIN?
Dove Givings Foundation II's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4188889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dove Givings Foundation II 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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