Fred H & Mary S Dore
The Fred H. and Mary S. Dore Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2006 and based in Bainbridge Island, Washington. The foundation works to honor, support, and reflect the values set by its founders through philanthropic giving. As a private non-operating foundation, it operates with a modest but consistent financial structure to support its grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
69
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+12.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred H & Mary S Dore reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's motto reflects its approach: "Just a little help makes a big difference."
The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Education
- Health and diseases/conditions
- Human services
- Community development
- Women's rights
- Mental health
- Environmental initiatives
- Poverty alleviation
- Prison reform and criminal justice
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on tax-exempt interest income and maintains an open application process for new applicants.
Grant Range
$88–$25,000
Average Grant
approximately $9,000–$10,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:
- Washington
- California
- New York
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
- Additional states including Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Vermont
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023–2024):
- Total assets: $3,027,892–$3,267,871
- Total revenues: $245,528
- Total expenses: $203,746
- Total grants awarded: $160,332–$161,000
The foundation maintains a stable financial position with modest operational expenses relative to its asset base.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,267,871 | $3,027,892 | $2,705,982 |
| Revenue | $289,051 | $245,528 | $87,923 |
| Expenses | $210,501 | $203,746 | $177,445 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $178,207 | $176,407 | $146,976 |
| Net Investment Income | $260,857 | $218,189 | $59,723 |
| Distributable Amount | $153,895 | $137,630 | $145,066 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Seattle University ($25,000), Nissa ($20,000), Seattle University School of Law (moot Court) ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE PARK FOUNDATION ANCHORAGE, AK | ENVIRONMENT | $250 |
| BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $2,250 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $197 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $2,000 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $98 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $500 |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TRAILS AND PARKS FOUNDATION BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Frederick H. Dore Jr., MD — President
- Tim W. Dore — Treasurer
- Margaret K. Dore — Listed in organizational records
All leadership team members work on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM W DORE | TREASURER | 2.5 | — |
| FREDERICK H DORE JR MD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JANE DORE | SECRETARY | 0.4 | — |
| PAM DORE | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| THEONA JUNDANIAN | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| ERIC DORE | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| ALLISON DORE | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| ANDREW DORE | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| SAMANTHA DORE | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| SAM KUPER | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| MARY KUPER | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| HUDSON DORE | DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported research initiatives, including partial funding for a study focused on developing a cure for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fred H & Mary S Dore fund?
The foundation's motto reflects its approach: "Just a little help makes a big difference." The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including: • Education • Health and diseases/conditions • Human services • Community development • Women's rights • Mental health • Environmental initiatives • Poverty alleviation • Prison reform and criminal justice
How do I apply for a grant from Fred H & Mary S Dore?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 71 grants in 2023 • Total grants awarded: approximately $160,000–$161,000 annually • Typical grant range: $88–$25,000 • Average grant size: approximately $9,000–$10,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Seattle University Law School: $10,000 • Board of Trustees of Whitman College: $5,000 • Seattle University (Education): $5,000 The foundation operates on tax-exempt interest income and maintains an open application process for new applicants.
Where does Fred H & Mary S Dore make grants?
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in: • Washington • California • New York • Massachusetts • District of Columbia • Additional states including Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Vermont
What size grants does Fred H & Mary S Dore award?
In 2024, Fred H & Mary S Dore awarded 69 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Fred H & Mary S Dore required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fred H & Mary S Dore reported a distributable amount of $154K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fred H & Mary S Dore's EIN?
Fred H & Mary S Dore's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4749617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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