Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation
The Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no later filings; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $56,000
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,091
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $690,300
- +7.5% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (69% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Pobox 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills ($10K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 18% to South Carolina, and 13% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation gives
- 55% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $56K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills Southern Pines, NC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue Rembert, SC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Show Jumping Hall of Fame & Museum Inc Foxboro, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Walthour-Moss Foundation Southern Pines, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| St John Paul II Catholic School Southern Pines, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Weymouth Inc Southern Pines, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Carolina Horse Park Raeford, NC | Unrestricted General | $3,500 |
| Prancing Horse Inc Southern Pines, NC | Unrestricted General | $2,500 |
| Solutions for Animals Inc Southern Pines, NC | Unrestricted General | $2,500 |
| Friends of Weymouth Woods Sandhills West End, NC | Unrestricted General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $690,300 | $116,260 | $66,458 | $56,000 | 11 | $56,969 | $107,000 | $40,461 |
| 2020 | $642,060 | $60,652 | $71,090 | $56,000 | 11 | — | $52,126 | $36,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included animal-rescue organizations, equestrian organizations, a school, and organizations focused on historic preservation and the arts. Danny & Ron’s Rescue describes its mission as providing adoptive homes for abused and abandoned animals. Friends of Weymouth describes its mission as continuing the artistic and community-building legacies of James Boyd and Katharine Lamont Boyd through preservation of their historic home. Prancing Horse describes its mission as providing a safe environment for therapeutic horsemanship.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $56,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $10,000 each to Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills in North Carolina and Danny & Ron’s Rescue in South Carolina. Other grants included $7,500 to Show Jumping Hall of Fame & Museum; $5,000 each to Walthour-Moss Foundation, St John Paul II Catholic School, and Friends of Weymouth; and $3,500 to Carolina Horse Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Peter Doubleday as president, Nancy Doubleday as vice president, and James R Van Camp as secretary/treasurer.
Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation is led by Peter Doubleday, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Peter Doubleday
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Van Camp
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Doubleday
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation
How much does Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation give each year?
Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $56K across 11 grants.
What is Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,091, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation give grants?
Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (18%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southern Pines, NC (6 grants).
Does Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills ($10,000), Danny & Ron's Rescue ($10,000) and Show Jumping Hall of Fame & Museum Inc ($7,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation?
Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation reported $690K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included animal-rescue organizations, equestrian organizations, a school, and organizations focused on historic preservation and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation's EIN?
Peter and Nancy Doubleday Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0077654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Peter and Nancy Doubleday 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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