Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation
Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sebastopol, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $929K.
Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation at a glance
In short: Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation gave $325K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $163K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,000
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $162,500
- +178.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $162,500
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation Sonoma County ($300K). Together the top 2 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 24 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 279% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $360K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | Dougherty Family Fund | $300,000 |
| Maker Education Initiative Berkeley, CA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $938,663 | $359,505 | $325,000 | 2 | $336,367 | $929,307 | $120,415 |
| 2023 | $1,645,686 | $125,400 | $199,158 | $175,000 | 3 | $188,619 | $116,063 | $91,862 |
| 2022 | $1,719,444 | $117,906 | $156,033 | $130,000 | 5 | $142,889 | $108,024 | $96,485 |
| 2021 | $1,757,571 | $325,298 | $387,298 | $360,000 | 11 | $373,499 | $314,039 | $108,570 |
| 2020 | $1,819,571 | $206,751 | $131,116 | $105,000 | 3 | — | $196,921 | $98,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation is led by Nancy C. Dougherty, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy C. Dougherty
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Dougherty
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation
How much does Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation give each year?
Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation gave $325K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 3 grants.
Where does Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation operate?
Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island.
How much is Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation's EIN?
Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3347140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Nancy C and Dale Dougherty Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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