Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Issaquah, Washington. Established in 2002, it supports nonprofit and charitable efforts across the globe and welcomes applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc gave $162K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,500
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,075
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $4,183,027
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (22% 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 Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Requests should be made by letter or email and include information about the organization, its project, and the amount requested, along with a copy of the IRS determination letter. The foundation does not make grants to individuals. Requests received at least six weeks before a board meeting are considered; later requests are held for the next meeting. The board meeting is usually held in the fall, though the foundation states that it has no fixed meeting time.
- Review Cycle
- Six weeks before the board meeting.
- Deadline
- Six weeks before the board meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 968, Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (310) 382-7536
Email: contact@dudleytdoughertyfoundation.org
Website: https://dudleytdoughertyfoundation.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 Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Who Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth Ensemble Theater Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to California (22%), Texas (17%), New York (15%), Montana (11%), and Louisiana (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of 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 $109K (2023) to $357K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Ensemble Theater Inc Rosendale, NY | Summer with Dianne by Seth ZVI Rosenfeld | $15,000 |
| Louisiana Bucket Brigade New Orleans, LA | Stopping the expansion of petrochemical companies in cancer alley | $15,000 |
| Ruskin Group Theatre Company Santa Monica, CA | Support for Artist Pay and Production Cost | $15,000 |
| Honor the Earth Lame Deer, MT | No Green Colonialism School | $15,000 |
| Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Chicago, IL | Providing the Foundational Resource on Nuclear Risk | $12,000 |
| Community Resource Initiative San Francisco, CA | End the Death Penalty in California | $11,000 |
| Adelante Mujeres Forest Grove, OR | General Operations Support for Adelante Mujeres | $10,000 |
| Womens Voices Now Inc Rolling Hills Estates, CA | Womens Voices Now Film Festival | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc Harsdale, NY | Burden archive 1960 photos of urban renewal in san francisco | $10,000 |
| Nashi Immigrants Lake Forest Park, WA | Support Health | $6,000 |
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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 | $4,183,027 | $290,667 | $301,922 | $161,500 | 20 | $161,500 | $110,609 | $132,899 |
| 2023 | $4,348,195 | $235,945 | $224,386 | $109,100 | 20 | $224,386 | $44,916 | $114,182 |
| 2022 | $4,042,362 | $75,626 | $215,347 | $120,700 | 29 | $176,098 | $72,896 | $224,711 |
| 2021 | $4,080,831 | $486,537 | $227,144 | $159,582 | 22 | $191,087 | $450,480 | $244,901 |
| 2020 | $3,821,438 | $752,259 | $443,808 | $357,000 | 52 | — | $70,351 | $187,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $133K 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 describes its vision as “A Foundation for All” and says it aims to support forces for change while respecting all life, the environment, and all people.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Louisiana Bucket Brigade describes its mission as supporting grassroots action for sustainable neighborhoods free from industrial pollution; Honor the Earth focuses on Indigenous communities, sovereignty, and land and life; and Ruskin Group Theatre Company produces contemporary, classic, and neglected works for its community. Other 2024 recipients included organizations working on death-penalty issues, women’s rights, artist support, and services for people affected by domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $161,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $15,000, with a median of $5,500. Among the largest awards were $15,000 each to Youth Ensemble Theater, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Ruskin Group Theatre Company, and Honor the Earth; $12,000 to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; and $11,000 to Community Resource Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Patricia Dougherty as president and director, Erin Marcotte as secretary and director, and Melissa Dougherty and Petra Annie Wijgaard as directors.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc is led by Mary Patricia Dougherty, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Patricia Dougherty
President & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Petra Annie Wijgaard
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Erin Marcotte
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Dougherty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frances Tarlton Farenthold (2020–2021) — Director
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 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $5K, to Petra Annie Wijngaard (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
How much does Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc give each year?
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc gave $162K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $109K across 20 grants.
What is Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $8,075, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc give grants?
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (17%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Youth Ensemble Theater Inc ($15,000), Louisiana Bucket Brigade ($15,000) and Ruskin Group Theatre Company ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc?
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its vision as “A Foundation for All” and says it aims to support forces for change while respecting all life, the environment, and all people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3418539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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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