Dugas Family Foundation II Inc
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports grants to Tennessee organizations working in areas including addiction recovery, food access, health care, housing, disability services, and parks.
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc at a glance
In short: Dugas Family Foundation II Inc gave $592K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Tennessee. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $592,000
- +34.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,889
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $24,306,669
- +74.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% 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 Dugas Family Foundation II Inc
- How to Apply
The foundation’s filing says applicants should use an application form provided by the foundation and include documentation of tax-exempt status, a list of officers and directors, the most recent audited financial…
The foundation’s filing says applicants should use an application form provided by the foundation and include documentation of tax-exempt status, a list of officers and directors, the most recent audited financial statements, internal financial statements, an operating budget, and a projected budget. The filing lists Lizzy Martin as the contact. The foundation reports no deadlines. It does not make grants to individuals, for loans, travel or seminars, political purposes, dinner events, other private foundations, or telethons.
- Contact
Application contact: Lizzy Martin
Mailing address: 333 11Th Avenue South Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 846-2103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dugas Family Foundation II Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cumberland Heights Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 83 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dugas Family Foundation II Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 $442K (2023) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $592K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Nashville, TN | Recovery in Community-Arch Academy for Girls | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nashville, TN | Providing food to Cheatham county families and children facing hunger | $70,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic Nashville, TN | Increase capacity to serve local needs and fill the healthcare gap for individuals in underserved marginalized communities | $50,000 |
| Family and Children's Services Nashville, TN | F&CS Mezzanine Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| The Crossroads Campus Nashville, TN | Capital support for phase ii of expansion project over 5 years | $50,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks Nashville, TN | Warner Parks Nature Discovery | $30,000 |
| 413 Strong Nashville, TN | Transportation - New Vehicle | $25,000 |
| Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | Expansion Project | $25,000 |
| Friends Life Community Nashville, TN | Advocacy Through the Arts | $25,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | Funding of Wishes in Cheatham County | $25,000 |
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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 | $24,306,669 | $11,301,290 | $923,773 | $592,000 | 18 | $611,552 | $1,012,361 | $722,557 |
| 2023 | $13,949,698 | $1,235,394 | $799,282 | $441,500 | 14 | $486,945 | $890,601 | $581,987 |
| 2022 | $13,517,603 | $439,758 | $1,678,512 | $1,390,150 | 19 | $1,435,181 | $85,798 | $604,925 |
| 2021 | $14,731,794 | $5,354,714 | $1,136,557 | $768,150 | 15 | $810,389 | $811,812 | $500,120 |
| 2020 | $10,513,637 | $1,031,166 | $1,089,353 | $791,900 | 17 | — | $488,290 | $354,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dugas Family Foundation II Inc reported a distributable amount of $723K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of nonprofit work. For example, Cumberland Heights Foundation describes its mission as transforming lives through hope and healing for people affected by alcohol or drug addiction. The Crossroads Campus says it creates opportunities for people facing poverty and homelessness through humane education, job training, affordable housing for at-risk young adults, and adoptions for homeless animals. Friends Life Community describes its work as creating opportunities for teenagers and adults with disabilities to grow and experience community.
Other 2024 awards supported food assistance, health care in underserved communities, youth and family services, nature discovery, and arts opportunities for adults with special needs. These are grantees’ stated activities, not a stated foundation mission.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 18 grants totaling $592,000 in 2024. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Cumberland Heights Foundation for “Recovery in Community—Arch Academy for Girls,” $70,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank for food assistance to Cheatham County families and children facing hunger, and $50,000 each to Faith Family Medical Clinic, Family and Children’s Services, and The Crossroads Campus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brittnie Dugas as vice president, director, and member; Christian Dugas as treasurer and director; Rachel Crenshaw as assistant secretary; William Orr as secretary and director; and Pamela L. Dugas as president, director, and member.
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc is led by Pamela L. Dugas, President, Director & Member since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pamela L. Dugas
President, Director & Member
President & Director → President, Director & Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Brittnie Dugas
Vice President, Director & Member
Secretary & Director → Vice President, Director & Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Christian Dugas
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
William Orr
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Rachel Crenshaw
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Laura Jo Turner Dugas (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Pam Carris (2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Judy Miller (2020) — Assistant Secretary
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 $5K, to Brittnie Dugas (Vice President/Director/Member). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dugas Family Foundation II Inc
How much does Dugas Family Foundation II Inc give each year?
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc gave $592K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $442K across 14 grants.
What is Dugas Family Foundation II Inc's typical grant size?
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,889, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dugas Family Foundation II Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does Dugas Family Foundation II Inc give grants?
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (13 grants) and Franklin, TN (3 grants).
Does Dugas Family Foundation II Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Dugas Family Foundation II Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dugas Family Foundation II Inc's largest grantees?
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cumberland Heights Foundation ($100,000), Second Harvest Food Bank ($70,000) and Faith Family Medical Clinic ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dugas Family Foundation II Inc?
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $612K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $723K (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 Dugas Family Foundation II Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of nonprofit work. For example, Cumberland Heights Foundation describes its mission as transforming lives through hope and healing for people affected by alcohol or drug addiction. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dugas Family Foundation II Inc?
The foundation’s filing says applicants should use an application form provided by the foundation and include documentation of tax-exempt status, a list of officers and directors, the most recent audited financial… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dugas Family Foundation II Inc's EIN?
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1031688. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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