The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation is a private foundation based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Its 2022 filing states that it has ceased operations and distributed all of its funds.
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation gave $2.8M across 49 grants in 2022 (avg $57K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 30% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,803,051
- +70.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 49
- -31.9% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $57,205
- +150.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (14 of 46, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. However, it also states that the foundation has ceased operations and distributed all its funds; application materials and award restrictions are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Leith
Mailing address: 2928 Morris Road, Ardmore, PA 19003
Phone: (215) 620-1869
Website: HTTP://WWW.DOUTYFOUNDATION.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Bread and Roses Community Fund ($884K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 268 grants of 287 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2022 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The largest grant supported grassroots organizing in the Philadelphia region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 14 of 46 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 13% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $2.8M (2022). In 2022 it made 49 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bread and Roses Community Fund Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant to distribute final foundation funds to support the leading funder of grassroots organzing for racial, social, and economic justice in the philadelphia region. | $884,051 |
| Centro De Clutura Arte Tragajo Y Educacion (Ccate) Norristown, PA | Douty legacy grant to invest in training for members, to invest in the physical structures-benches, bulletin structures to display artwork, community garden and greenhouse. | $200,000 |
| Pa Domestic Workers Alliance Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant to support development of a pilot leadership development program | $200,000 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant for the pa is ready leadership program | $200,000 |
| Gender Justice Fund Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant to help support a dedicated administrative structure to build its capacity and its effectiveness to unlock significant grant dollars | $200,000 |
| Thomas Scattergood Behavior Health Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant to support the community fund for immigrant wellnes to help find behavioral health care that meeds their needs. | $200,000 |
| Moder Patshala Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant to help the organization move into a larger location. | $50,000 |
| African Family Health Organization Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant to help hire a pt education coordinator to implement a partnership between the organization and the philadelphia institute of technology | $50,000 |
| Coalition of African Communities (Africom) Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant to provide the support to hire a community business navigator and digital queity/workforce coordinator. | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Regional Institue for STEM Educators (Prise) Philadelphia, PA | Douty legacy grant for the prise program to include engagement, recruitment, preparation, induction and professional development for stem teachers. | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-193,568 | $2,851,748 | $2,803,051 | 49 | $2,833,910 | — | $21,589 |
| 2021 | $3,045,316 | $1,075,502 | $1,774,437 | $1,642,613 | 72 | $1,756,420 | $1,072,946 | $188,410 |
| 2020 | $3,744,251 | $616,426 | $2,878,556 | $2,785,100 | 166 | — | $602,232 | $247,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of community needs. For example, Bread and Roses Community Fund describes its work as supporting grassroots organizations and building movements for social change in the Philadelphia region. African Family Health Organization says it provides health and human services to African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees in Greater Philadelphia. Tree House Books describes its mission as growing a community of readers, writers, and thinkers and expanding children’s access to books.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $2,803,051. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $884,051, with a median of $20,000. The largest grant was $884,051 to Bread and Roses Community Fund for distribution as a legacy grant supporting grassroots organizing for racial, social, and economic justice in the Philadelphia region.
Other notable 2022 grants included $200,000 each to Centro de Cultura, Arte, Trabajo y Educación (CCATE), the PA Domestic Workers Alliance, The Philadelphia Foundation, Gender Justice Fund, and Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation. Grants of $50,000 each went to Moder Patshala, African Family Health Organization, Coalition of African Communities (AFRICOM), and the Philadelphia Regional Institute for STEM Educators (PRISE).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Nancy Kirby as chair of the board of directors and Thomas B. Harvey, Esq., as treasurer and a board member. Other listed board members are Judith L. Bardes, Carrolle Perry Devonish, Peter Gonzales, Esq., Elbert Sampson, and Ludy Soderman.
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation is led by Nancy Kirby, Chair & Board of Directors on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nancy Kirby
Chair & Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrolle Perry Devonish
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elbert Sampson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith L. Bardes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ludy Soderman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Gonzales Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Harvey Esq.
Esq., Treasurer & Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation
How much does The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation give each year?
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation gave $2.8M across 49 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.6M across 72 grants.
What is The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $20,000, and its average grant was $57,205, across 49 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation give grants?
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (44 grants).
Does The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Bread and Roses Community Fund ($884,051), Pa Domestic Workers Alliance ($220,000 across 2 grants) and The Philadelphia Foundation ($220,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation's EIN?
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3309525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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