James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust
The James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with stated priorities including Catholic faith-based organizations, college athletics programs, and children’s health and human services agencies.
James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust gave $469K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Florida. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $469,420
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,353
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,947,597
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its application page also says it only provides grants to organizations inside Sarasota and Manatee Counties and asks organizations outside those counties not to apply. For applications, it describes a secure online form and requests a signed cover letter on organizational letterhead; it also says two completed copies may be mailed. The foundation’s mission and focus page says that grants to organizations other than its identified priority groups are limited to the west coast area of Florida or western North Carolina.
- Review Cycle
- March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
- Deadline
- March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3665 Bee Ridge Rd 300, Sarasota, FL 34233
Phone: (941) 954-5772
Website: https://jamesmdossfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties ($50K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 95 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s application page limits applicants to organizations in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Its mission and focus page states that grants to organizations outside its identified priority groups are limited to Florida’s west coast or western North Carolina. In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 6% to North Carolina, and 5% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $439K (2023) to $531K (2020). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $469K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties Sarasota, FL | Newtown Club | $50,000 |
| Suncoast Charities for Children Sarasota, FL | Thunder by the Bay | $40,000 |
| Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc Sarasota, FL | Easter Seals Ranch, Lily Preschool & Autism Center | $30,000 |
| Uf Health Proton Therapy Institute Jacksonville, FL | Patient Transportation Van | $30,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek Eustis, FL | 2025 Summer Camp Programs | $25,000 |
| Pines of Sarasota Foundation Sarasota, FL | Security System | $25,000 |
| Seminole Boosters Inc Tallahassee, FL | General | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General | $25,000 |
| Summit Charter School Coral Springs, FL | School Nursing Program | $25,000 |
| Take Stock in Children Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Scholarship Programs | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,947,597 | $763,035 | $698,481 | $469,420 | 21 | $621,113 | $703,720 | $486,131 |
| 2024 | $7,883,043 | $711,171 | $651,727 | $456,173 | 19 | $593,001 | $652,445 | $483,497 |
| 2023 | $7,823,599 | $289,030 | $637,891 | $438,603 | 16 | $582,024 | $372,582 | $468,123 |
| 2022 | $8,270,692 | $315,223 | $718,949 | $492,820 | 20 | $629,106 | $237,892 | $501,160 |
| 2021 | $8,674,031 | $686,430 | $643,152 | $445,080 | 19 | $580,773 | $624,051 | $506,357 |
| 2020 | $8,532,908 | $139,362 | $742,053 | $530,506 | 16 | — | $235,863 | $483,128 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $486K for 2025 — 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 stated purpose is to provide direct or matching grants to charitable organizations, including Catholic faith-based organizations, college athletics programs, and children’s health and human services agencies. It gives priority to programs and projects with clearly defined outcomes and an evaluation process. The foundation states that qualifying organizations must meet specified charitable-status requirements.
The 2025 grants illustrate this range: recipients included the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, Easter Seals Southwest Florida, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, Take Stock in Children Sarasota, Seminole Boosters, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The grant purposes included a club program, a patient transportation van, preschool and autism services, scholarships, and general support.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Suncoast Charities for Children says it provides financial support to local agencies serving people with special needs. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Seminole Boosters says it supports Florida State University’s intercollegiate athletics program.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $469,420. Grants ranged from $1,920 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed award was $50,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties for the Newtown Club. Other notable awards included $40,000 to Suncoast Charities for Children for Thunder by the Bay; $30,000 to Easter Seals Southwest Florida for Easter Seals Ranch, Lily Preschool, and Autism Center; and $30,000 to UF Health Proton Therapy Institute for a patient transportation van.
The foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $456,173 in 2024 and 16 grants totaling $438,603 in 2023. Its website says it makes direct and matching grants and reviews applications quarterly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James M. Doss Jr. as president, Wayne F. Seitl as trustee, and Hancock Whitney Bank as trustee.
James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust is led by James M. Doss Jr., President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Doss Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $72K (2025)
Wayne F. Seitl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $27K (2025)
Hancock Whitney Bank
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$59K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sabal Trust Company (2020–2024) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $72K, to James M Doss Jr (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust gave $469K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $456K across 19 grants.
What is James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $22,353, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust that year got $22K on average.
Where does James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust gives mostly in Florida: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (6%) and Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (9 grants).
Does James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties ($50,000), Suncoast Charities for Children ($40,000) and Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust?
James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $621K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $486K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide direct or matching grants to charitable organizations, including Catholic faith-based organizations, college athletics programs, and children’s health and human services agencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6558102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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