JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Nebraska. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including schools, churches, a university foundation, and organizations providing humanitarian and community services.
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc gave $275K across 31 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), top state Nebraska. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $275,000
- -31.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 31
- -22.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,871
- -11.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $4,468,632
- +48.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 31, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (35% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3605 Golf View Drive, Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone: (402) 371-4895
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Jude's Children's ($25K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Nebraska (35%), South Carolina (33%), New York (10%), Tennessee (9%), and Washington, DC (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Maryland. These figures describe the locations of 2026 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 31 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 81% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2021) to $400K (2025). In 2026 it made 31 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Memphis, TN | NEEDS | $25,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Greenville, SC | NEEDS | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | NEEDS | $15,000 |
| Norfolk Catholic Schools Norfolk, NE | NEEDS | $15,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation Clemson, SC | NEEDS | $10,000 |
| ETV Endowment of SC Spartanburg, SC | NEEDS | $10,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Florence, SC | NEEDS | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Eastern Shore Salisbury, MD | NEEDS | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Lincoln, NE | NEEDS | $10,000 |
| Riverview Charter School Beaufort, SC | NEEDS | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,468,632 | $1,776,670 | $311,769 | $275,000 | 31 | $275,000 | $239,731 | $329,651 |
| 2025 | $3,003,731 | $518,010 | $430,975 | $400,000 | 40 | $400,000 | $257,386 | $373,614 |
| 2024 | $2,916,696 | $785,118 | $379,477 | $350,630 | 49 | $350,630 | $174,052 | $369,312 |
| 2023 | $2,511,055 | $172,320 | $399,342 | $380,339 | 46 | $380,339 | $180,656 | $349,226 |
| 2022 | $2,738,077 | $686,902 | $323,358 | $300,000 | 39 | $300,000 | $183,914 | $339,206 |
| 2021 | $2,374,533 | $898,981 | $219,589 | $200,000 | 35 | — | $116,455 | $213,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $330K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Riverview Charter School describes its mission as providing “a meaningful, hands-on learning experience in an active, engaged, and involved school.” Clemson University Foundation says it promotes the welfare and future development of Clemson University in its educational and scientific research purposes and seeks gifts for the university’s benefit.
Other 2026 grantees describe their work as follows: World Central Kitchen provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; the Knights of Columbus provides mutual aid and assistance to sick, disabled, and needy members and their families, alongside charitable, religious, and public relief work; and Chesapeake Charities provides leadership and services that encourage charitable giving and build community resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $275,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $8,000. Among the reported awards were $25,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s, $20,000 to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, $15,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and Norfolk Catholic Schools, and $10,000 each to Clemson University Foundation, Riverview Charter School, World Central Kitchen, and the Knights of Columbus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Michael F. Doherty as president, Mary E. Stanley as vice president, Patricia E. Widner as treasurer, and Gerald Doherty as secretary.
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc is led by Michael F. Doherty, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael F. Doherty
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gerald Doherty
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary E. Stanley
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Patricia E. Widner
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc
How much does JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc give each year?
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc gave $275K across 31 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $400K across 40 grants.
What is JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,871, across 31 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc give grants?
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc's top state is Nebraska, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (33%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, NE (8 grants), Florence, SC (3 grants), Greenville, SC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Needs" (31 grants).
Who are JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include St Jude's Children's ($25,000), St Peter's Episcopal Church ($20,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc?
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $330K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Riverview Charter School describes its mission as providing “a meaningful, hands-on learning experience in an active, engaged, and involved school.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc's EIN?
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1829146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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