Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing says the trust focuses on Catholic education; its 2026 grants also include support for religious, educational, community, and social-service organizations.
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable at a glance
In short: Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable gave $246K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), top state Wisconsin. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $245,500
- +17.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,442
- +12.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,848,312
- +16.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (38% 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 Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing lists a letter of request as the required material and names Emmett J Doerr Jr and John G Doerr as contacts. It states that there are no award restrictions, but that the trust focuses on Catholic education.
- Review Cycle
- Open, according to the filing.
- Deadline
- Open, according to the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Emmett J Doerr Jr John G Doerr
Mailing address: 800 Laurel Oak Dr Suite 101, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (239) 963-0700
Email: mneace@finemarkbank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Natl Catholic Committee ($37K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants were distributed among organizations in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Wisconsin (38%), Illinois (23%), Texas (19%), and South Dakota (10%); Michigan received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 56% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% 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 $203K (2024) to $246K (2026). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natl Catholic Committee Irving, TX | Charitable | $37,100 |
| Blessed Sacrament Belleville, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mahpiya Luta Pine Ridge, SD | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Notre Dame School Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Chur Chicago, IL | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Society of Jesuits Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| College Possible Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Catholic Home Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Les Cheneaux Community Foundation Cedarville, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 26 grants in 2026, 25 in 2025, and 23 in 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,848,312 | $960,916 | $272,966 | $245,500 | 26 | $253,594 | $952,822 | $265,647 |
| 2025 | $4,160,362 | $496,982 | $224,340 | $209,000 | 25 | $216,670 | $488,818 | $251,727 |
| 2024 | $3,887,720 | $180,702 | $229,378 | $203,122 | 23 | $218,101 | $169,425 | $235,483 |
| 2023 | $3,936,396 | $370,564 | $258,423 | $225,700 | 32 | $245,608 | $357,752 | $213,833 |
| 2022 | $3,824,255 | $408,772 | $247,043 | $213,500 | 30 | $232,272 | $394,001 | $243,931 |
| 2021 | $3,662,526 | $221,787 | $230,248 | $204,250 | 29 | — | $208,788 | $235,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable reported a distributable amount of $266K for 2026 — 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 filing identifies Catholic education as a focus. Its grants show support for Catholic schools and religious organizations, as well as other charitable organizations. Among its 2026 grantees, Milwaukee Catholic Home describes its mission as providing continuing care services for older adults, rooted in Catholic tradition and Christian love. Repairers of the Breach describes its work as homeless outreach, including job placement, educational programming, a soup kitchen, and other services. Unbound says it supports families and communities worldwide on self-directed paths out of poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $245,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $37,100, with a median of $5,000. Larger grants included $37,100 to Natl Catholic Committee, $25,000 each to Blessed Sacrament and MAHPIYA LUTA, and $20,000 each to Nativity Jesuit Academy and Notre Dame School.
Other 2026 grants included $10,000 to Milwaukee Catholic Home, $4,000 to Repairers of the Breach, $2,500 to Georgetown University, and $1,100 to Unbound. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Finemark Bank Trust as trustee.
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's only listed officer is Finemark Bank Trust, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Finemark Bank Trust
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$15K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Finemark National Bank Trust (2021–2025) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $15K, to Finemark Bank Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable
How much does Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable give each year?
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable gave $246K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $209K across 25 grants.
What is Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's typical grant size?
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,442, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable that year got $10K on average.
Where does Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable give grants?
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's top state is Wisconsin, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (23%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (11 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Who are Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's largest grantees?
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Natl Catholic Committee ($37,100), Blessed Sacrament ($25,000) and Mahpiya Luta ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable?
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (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 Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies Catholic education as a focus. Its grants show support for Catholic schools and religious organizations, as well as other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's EIN?
Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6756635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Mary Martha & Emmett J Doerr Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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