The Daugette Family Foundation
The Daugette Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Gadsden, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $90,360, primarily to recipients in Alabama.
The Daugette Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Daugette Family Foundation gave $90K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Alabama. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,360
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,454
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,363
- Total assets
- $999,800
- +9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Daugette Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing names Clarence W. Daugette III as the contact and lists no required form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Clarence W Daugette Iii
Mailing address: 216 Dogwood Circle, Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: (256) 543-2022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daugette Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Episcopal Church of the Holy Comfor ($40K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 73 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. The remaining reported shares went to South Carolina (3%), Washington, D.C. (1%), Florida (1%), and Georgia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Daugette Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $97K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Church of the Holy Comfor Gadsden, AL | Charitable | $40,210 |
| Jacksonville State Foundation Jacksonville, AL | Charitable | $17,000 |
| The Salvation Army Gadsden, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Day School Gadsden, AL | Charitable | $6,400 |
| James Gadsden Chapter Dar Southside, AL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Gadsden City Schools Gadsden, AL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Darlington Historical Assn Darlington, SC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Various Small Donations Gadsden, AL | Charitable | $1,725 |
| Kidney Association Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $1,125 |
| Gadsden Fire Dept Gadsden, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $999,800 | $211,221 | $125,618 | $90,360 | 14 | $90,360 | $189,463 | $77,784 |
| 2023 | $914,197 | $142,651 | $119,491 | $96,904 | 12 | $96,904 | $117,219 | $72,114 |
| 2022 | $891,039 | $100,407 | $108,917 | $84,500 | 20 | $90,698 | $79,688 | $78,954 |
| 2021 | $899,549 | $64,580 | $77,256 | $50,100 | 12 | $62,425 | $49,749 | $80,754 |
| 2020 | $912,225 | $93,971 | $85,066 | $64,180 | 15 | — | $81,625 | $69,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daugette Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $90,360 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $400 to $40,210, with a median of $2,362. The largest grants listed were $40,210 to Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Gadsden, Alabama; $17,000 to Jacksonville State Foundation in Jacksonville, Alabama; $10,000 to The Salvation Army in Gadsden; and $6,400 to Episcopal Day School in Gadsden. Other listed awards included $3,500 to James Gadsden Chapter DAR, $3,000 each to Gadsden City Schools and Darlington Historical Association, and $1,125 to Kidney Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clarence W. Daugette III as president, Alburta Daugette Lowe as vice president, and Anne Daugette Renfrow as secretary-treasurer.
The Daugette Family Foundation is led by Clarence W. Daugette III, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clarence W. Daugette III
President
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Alburta Daugette Lowe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Anne Daugette Renfrow
Sec-Treas
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Clarence W Daugette III (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Daugette Family Foundation
How much does The Daugette Family Foundation give each year?
The Daugette Family Foundation gave $90K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 12 grants.
What is The Daugette Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Daugette Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,363, and its average grant was $6,454, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Daugette Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Daugette Family Foundation give grants?
The Daugette Family Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gadsden, AL (6 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does The Daugette Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Daugette Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The Daugette Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Daugette Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Episcopal Church of the Holy Comfor ($40,210), Jacksonville State Foundation ($17,000) and The Salvation Army ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Daugette Family Foundation?
The Daugette Family Foundation reported $1000K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Daugette Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Daugette Family Foundation's EIN?
The Daugette Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4391204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Daugette Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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