First Doulos Foundation
First Doulos Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $307K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $23K.
First Doulos Foundation at a glance
In short: First Doulos Foundation gave $23K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,660
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,777
- -54.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $650
- Total assets
- $307,472
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who First Doulos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northside Church of Christ ($11K). Together the top 6 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How First Doulos Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $33K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northside Church of Christ San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| University Oaks Church of Christ San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $9,360 |
| Employee Holiday Prorgam San Antonio, TX | General Purpost | $800 |
| Friends of Ethopia Fort Worth, TX | General Purpose | $500 |
| Project 12 NA, TX | Genral Purpose | $500 |
| Shirley Larkson San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,472 | $23,110 | $22,660 | 6 |
| 2024 | $330,132 | $33,470 | $33,020 | 4 |
| 2023 | $363,602 | $29,245 | $28,820 | 6 |
| 2022 | $392,847 | $19,665 | $19,240 | 2 |
| 2021 | $412,512 | $15,865 | $15,440 | 2 |
| 2020 | $428,377 | $4,385 | $3,860 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Doulos Foundation is led by Laura Freiling, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Freiling
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dr Freiling (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 First Doulos Foundation
How much does First Doulos Foundation give each year?
First Doulos Foundation gave $23K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 4 grants.
What is First Doulos Foundation's typical grant size?
First Doulos Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $650, and its average grant was $3,777, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First Doulos Foundation give grants?
First Doulos Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants).
Does First Doulos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of First Doulos Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are First Doulos Foundation's largest grantees?
First Doulos Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northside Church of Christ ($11,000), University Oaks Church of Christ ($9,360) and Employee Holiday Prorgam ($800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First Doulos Foundation?
First Doulos Foundation reported $307K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is First Doulos Foundation's EIN?
First Doulos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2557496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work First Doulos Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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