P J and K a Dougherty Foundation
P J and K a Dougherty Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.5M. Net investment income was $62K.
P J and K a Dougherty Foundation at a glance
In short: P J and K a Dougherty Foundation gave $4.5M across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $2.2M), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $4,499,232
- +799.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,249,616
- +349.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,249,616
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who P J and K a Dougherty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($4.4M). Together the top 2 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How P J and K a Dougherty Foundation gives
- Giving grew 718% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2022) to $4.5M (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $4.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | Education support, support for cancer prevention and cure research | $4,394,209 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $105,023 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $84,329 | $4,526,540 | $4,499,232 | 2 | $4,509,671 | $62,184 | $155,344 |
| 2022 | $4,183,371 | $236,211 | $528,573 | $500,000 | 1 | $505,250 | $207,560 | $231,763 |
| 2021 | $5,155,512 | $276,541 | $757,383 | $730,000 | 1 | $734,975 | $242,997 | $272,340 |
| 2020 | $5,255,101 | $92,331 | $575,881 | $550,000 | 1 | — | $60,039 | $250,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, P J and K a Dougherty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
P J and K a Dougherty Foundation is led by Nancy Hahn, President & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Nancy Hahn
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul James Dougherty
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 P J and K a Dougherty Foundation
How much does P J and K a Dougherty Foundation give each year?
P J and K a Dougherty Foundation gave $4.5M across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
Where does P J and K a Dougherty Foundation operate?
P J and K a Dougherty Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is P J and K a Dougherty Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, P J and K a Dougherty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is P J and K a Dougherty Foundation's EIN?
P J and K a Dougherty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4180144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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