McDorobush Family Foundation
The McDorobush Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. In 2025, it made 29 charitable grants totaling $93,150 to organizations including arts and cultural groups, community organizations, and educational and health institutions.
McDorobush Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McDorobush Family Foundation gave $93K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,150
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -52.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,212
- +78.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $398,588
- +16.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (65% 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 McDorobush Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists the foundation as the contact for inquiries.
- Contact
Application contact: Mcdorobush Family Foundation
Mailing address: 1530 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 688-8519
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McDorobush Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University-Universit ($20K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 244 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 21% to Michigan, 11% to Washington, DC, and 2% to New York. The filing also reports 0% for Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McDorobush Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 29 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 395% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 $76K (2022) to $112K (2020). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $93K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University-Universit East Lansing, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rotary Club of Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Palo Alto Art Center Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Phillips Collection Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Palo Alto Players Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Avenidas Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cabrillo Stage Theater Guild Aptos, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Palo Alto Library Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 | $398,588 | $59,176 | $97,624 | $93,150 | 29 | $93,150 | $9,176 | — |
| 2024 | $343,503 | $59,756 | $113,374 | $110,105 | 61 | $110,105 | $9,756 | — |
| 2023 | $387,096 | $59,523 | $93,622 | $87,930 | 53 | $87,930 | $9,523 | — |
| 2022 | $430,642 | $124,174 | $79,113 | $75,580 | 49 | $75,580 | $74,174 | $19,142 |
| 2021 | $388,577 | $83,949 | $105,731 | $101,930 | 52 | $101,930 | $33,949 | $19,937 |
| 2020 | $449,227 | $63,475 | $115,176 | $111,871 | Total only | — | $13,475 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. Palo Alto Players says its mission is to create theatre experiences that inspire, entertain, and enrich local artists and audiences; Avenidas says it helps older adults stay active, engaged, and healthy through services and programs. Stanford Jazz Workshop describes its work as producing jazz education programs and performances. Palm Springs Art Museum says it creates transformative experiences through its collection, exhibitions, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $93,150. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $1,500. Recent giving totaled $110,105 across 61 grants in 2024 and $87,930 across 53 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $20,000 to Michigan State University-Universit, $15,000 to Rotary Club of Palo Alto, $10,000 each to Palo Alto Art Center and Phillips Collection, and $6,000 to Palo Alto Players. Other listed recipients included Avenidas and Stanford Cancer Institute ($5,000 each), Cabrillo Stage Theater Guild ($5,000), and Palo Alto Library and Palo Alto Medical Foundation ($2,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia McGuigan as President, Christopher Dorobek as VP & Secretary, and Diana Dorobek as Treasurer.
McDorobush Family Foundation is led by Patricia McGuigan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia McGuigan
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dorobek
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Dorobek
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about McDorobush Family Foundation
How much does McDorobush Family Foundation give each year?
McDorobush Family Foundation gave $93K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 61 grants.
What is McDorobush Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McDorobush Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,212, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McDorobush Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does McDorobush Family Foundation give grants?
McDorobush Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (21%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palo Alto, CA (10 grants), Stanford, CA (5 grants), Santa Cruz, CA (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does McDorobush Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on McDorobush Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are McDorobush Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McDorobush Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan State University-Universit ($20,000), Rotary Club of Palo Alto ($15,000) and Palo Alto Art Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McDorobush Family Foundation?
McDorobush Family Foundation reported $399K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What does McDorobush Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McDorobush Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 McDorobush Family Foundation's EIN?
McDorobush Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0556463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does McDorobush Family Foundation 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 April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). McDorobush Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcdorobush-family-foundation-morg_aa0a27a081544a698dce5a0ab21611d2
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