Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Newburgh, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $360K.
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc gave $360K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $359,533
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,922
- +216.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,596,352
- +41.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dominican College ($333K). Together the top 6 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 79 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1430% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 659% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $360K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican College Orangeburg, NY | Private College Education | $333,333 |
| Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra Newburgh, NY | Support for Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 |
| Canterbury Brook Academy Newbugh, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Palisades Interstate Park Alpine, NJ | Support of Nature | $5,000 |
| Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Cornwall, NY | Art Show | $1,000 |
| Historical Society of Newburgh Newburgh, NY | Donation | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,596,352 | $930,000 | $459,989 | $359,533 | 6 | $438,357 | $66,476 |
| 2023 | $1,125,666 | $270,884 | $315,643 | $265,000 | 14 | $290,337 | $59,740 |
| 2022 | $1,163,675 | $53,625 | $84,731 | $37,000 | 18 | $59,426 | $59,722 |
| 2021 | $1,194,781 | $47,411 | $82,723 | $23,500 | 20 | $58,617 | $60,193 |
| 2020 | $1,230,093 | $1,227,019 | $65,264 | $44,582 | 21 | — | $23,681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward G. Doering
Director & Mngr
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Steinhauer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean L. Lara
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Fracasse
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Noto
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Antonio Vinciguerra (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Ended 11723
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 Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc
How much does Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc give each year?
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc gave $360K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $265K across 14 grants.
What is Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $59,922, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc give grants?
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newburgh, NY (2 grants).
Does Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dominican College ($333,333), Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra ($10,000) and Canterbury Brook Academy ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc?
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $438K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc?
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Newburgh, NY. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gerald a Doering Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5189838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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