Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation
The Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Minnesota and other states, including education, health care, arts, community, and religious organizations.
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation at a glance
In short: Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation gave $179K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $179,000
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,529
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,383,836
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (59% 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 Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Tax Dept 10350 Bren Rd W, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9014
Phone: (952) 656-4601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Academy of the Holy Angels ($100K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 70 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 22% to Oregon, 14% to Florida, 2% to Wisconsin, and 2% to Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (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 $179K (2024) to $204K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Holy Angels Richfield, MN | In Memory of Loretta Combs | $100,000 |
| University of Portland Portland, OR | De la salle north catholic high school endowed scholarship | $40,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Boca Grande, FL | General Operations | $16,250 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | Haggerty Museum of Art - 40TH Anniversary | $4,000 |
| Aim Higher Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Inc Harlan, IA | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities Foundation of the Diocese of Venice Inc Venice, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Inc Boca Grande, FL | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota, FL | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Boca Grande Art Center Inc Boca Grande, FL | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $4,383,836 | $131,327 | $192,157 | $179,000 | 17 | $182,597 | $121,767 | $211,053 |
| 2023 | $3,985,268 | $109,762 | $222,575 | $203,975 | 15 | $206,434 | $92,945 | $184,326 |
| 2022 | $3,597,805 | $81,908 | $241,421 | $204,361 | 12 | $206,568 | $60,032 | $194,805 |
| 2021 | $4,538,262 | $596,201 | $226,541 | $196,945 | 13 | $199,111 | $570,865 | $216,527 |
| 2020 | $4,328,877 | $801 | $207,089 | $198,000 | 13 | — | $213,187 | $194,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a Catholic school, universities, a health clinic, marine science, community organizations, and religious organizations.
Among the grantees, AIM Higher Foundation says it provides scholarships for students from families with demonstrated financial need seeking a Catholic education. Boca Grande Health Clinic says it operates a health care clinic with 24/7 physician availability on a barrier island. Mote Marine Laboratory describes its work as advancing marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach. The Basilica Landmark says it preserves and celebrates the Basilica of Saint Mary through restoration, educational programs, publications, and events. Giving Voice Initiative says it brings together people with Alzheimer’s and care partners to sing in choruses that foster well-being and community understanding.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $179,000. The median grant was $2,000; grants ranged from $250 to $100,000.
Its largest reported 2024 grants included $100,000 to Academy of the Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota, in memory of Loretta Combs; $40,000 to the University of Portland for the De La Salle North Catholic High School Endowed Scholarship; and $16,250 to Boca Grande Health Clinic for general operations. Other reported grants included $4,000 to Marquette University for the Haggerty Museum of Art’s 40th anniversary, $3,000 to AIM Higher Foundation for general operations, and $2,000 to Mote Marine Laboratory for general operations. The foundation also gave $500 to The Basilica Landmark and $250 to Giving Voice Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Rauenhorst Doerr as president, secretary, and director; Anne Deanovic as vice president, treasurer, and director; Joseph Mahoney as vice president and director; and Peter Mahoney and Charles Mahoney as directors.
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation is led by Judith Rauenhorst Doerr, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Deanovic
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Mahoney
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation
How much does Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation give each year?
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation gave $179K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 15 grants.
What is Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation's typical grant size?
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $10,529, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation give grants?
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (22%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Grande, FL (4 grants), Edina, MN (2 grants) and Crosslake, MN (2 grants).
Does Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation's largest grantees?
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Academy of the Holy Angels ($100,000), University of Portland ($40,000) and Boca Grande Health Clinic ($16,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation?
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (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 Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a Catholic school, universities, a health clinic, marine science, community organizations, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation?
The foundation 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 Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation's EIN?
Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1925964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Judith Rauenhorst Doerr Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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