Fred H & Mary S Dore
The Fred H. and Mary S. Dore Foundation is a private family foundation based in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Established in 2006, it makes grants in support of its founders’ values and its stated mission: helping families affected by SIDS, enhancing educational opportunities for students of achievement, and assisting underserved communities.
Fred H & Mary S Dore at a glance
In short: Fred H & Mary S Dore gave $160K across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,332
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,324
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,267,871
- +7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (17 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (71% 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 Fred H & Mary S Dore
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation makes grants on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited requests. It considers proposals from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations; it does not provide philanthropic support to individuals.
- Contact
Mailing address: Pmb 623 321 High School Rd Ne D3, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-2648
Phone: (206) 285-7242
Website: https://dorefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred H & Mary S Dore funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
341 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 341 grants of 341 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation directs funding to national nonprofits, with preference for organizations located in or positively impacting lives in the Pacific Northwest. In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to Washington recipients, 12% to Idaho, 7% to the District of Columbia, 5% to Massachusetts, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fred H & Mary S Dore open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 40 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $136K (2022) to $161K (2023). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Educations | $25,000 |
| Nissa Coeur d'Alene, ID | SIDS | $20,000 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Seattle, WA | Hopital and Human Services | $10,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Seattle, WA | Hopital and Human Services | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Poverty | $7,000 |
| Seattle University School of Law (Pilf Scholarship) Seattle, WA | Su Law School | $6,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Trails and Parks Foundation Bainbridge Island, WA | Community | $5,000 |
| Three Squares New England Dedham, MA | Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Nomad Boxing Club Seattle, WA | Community | $3,000 |
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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 | $3,267,871 | $289,051 | $210,501 | $160,332 | 69 | $178,207 | $260,857 | $153,895 |
| 2023 | $3,027,892 | $245,528 | $203,746 | $161,400 | 78 | $176,407 | $218,189 | $137,630 |
| 2022 | $2,705,982 | $87,923 | $177,445 | $136,300 | 71 | $146,976 | $59,723 | $145,066 |
| 2021 | $3,392,088 | $200,992 | $192,129 | $149,405 | 58 | $162,199 | $171,576 | $153,785 |
| 2020 | $2,953,393 | $122,470 | $187,472 | $151,382 | 65 | — | $97,598 | $131,488 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of families affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), enhance educational opportunities for students of achievement, and assist the underserved in communities. Its website says it typically provides project or program support; general operating support is considered for organizations whose missions closely align with the foundation’s mission.
The foundation says it funds organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3). Examples of supported organizations include Seattle University, whose mission is to educate the whole person, support professional formation, and empower leaders for a just and humane world; World Central Kitchen, which says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Three Squares New England, which partners with hunger-relief organizations to raise funds to fight hunger in eastern Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 69 grants totaling $160,332. Grant amounts ranged from $88 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to Seattle University, $20,000 to NW Infant Survival and SIDS Alliance (NISSA), $12,000 to Seattle University School of Law for moot court, and $10,000 to Providence St. Vincent for hospital and human services. Other reported grants included $7,000 to World Central Kitchen, $6,000 to Seattle University School of Law for a PILF scholarship, and $5,000 each to Bainbridge Island Trails and Parks Foundation and Three Squares New England.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tim W. Dore as treasurer; Frederick H. Dore Jr., MD, as president; Jane Dore as secretary; and Pam Dore, Theona Jundanian, Eric Dore, Allison Dore, Andrew Dore, Samantha Dore, and Sam Kuper as directors.
Fred H & Mary S Dore is led by Frederick H. Dore Jr. MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick H. Dore Jr. MD
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Dore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Dore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Dore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kuper
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Dore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Kuper
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Dore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theona Jundanian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hudson Dore
Director
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim W. Dore
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Dore
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane Kuper (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Fred H & Mary S Dore
How much does Fred H & Mary S Dore give each year?
Fred H & Mary S Dore gave $160K across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $161K across 78 grants.
What is Fred H & Mary S Dore's typical grant size?
Fred H & Mary S Dore's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,324, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred H & Mary S Dore that year got $3K on average.
Where does Fred H & Mary S Dore give grants?
Fred H & Mary S Dore gives mostly in Washington: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (12%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (16 grants), Bainbridge Island, WA (11 grants), Bremerton, WA (7 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Fred H & Mary S Dore give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on Fred H & Mary S Dore's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (21 grants), "Human Services" (12 grants) and "Food Bank" (11 grants).
Who are Fred H & Mary S Dore's largest grantees?
Fred H & Mary S Dore's largest 2024 grantees include Seattle University ($25,000), Nissa ($20,000) and Providence St Vincent ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred H & Mary S Dore?
Fred H & Mary S Dore reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fred H & Mary S Dore fund?
The foundation’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of families affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), enhance educational opportunities for students of achievement, and assist the underserved in communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred H & Mary S Dore?
The foundation makes grants on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Fred H & Mary S Dore 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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