The Ddora Foundation
The Ddora Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newport, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $626K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $53K.
The Ddora Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ddora Foundation gave $105K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,720
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,944
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $626,056
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ddora Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pellettieri Stone Carvers' Academy ($35K). Together the top 4 received $80K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ddora Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 265% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $150K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pellettieri Stone Carvers' Academy New York, NY | Teaching Asistantships | $35,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Port Hadlockirondale, WA | Internships | $20,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA | Fellowship for Costume Dept | $20,000 |
| Historic Richmond Town Staten Island, NY | General Support | $4,720 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $626,056 | $60,221 | $121,574 | $104,720 | 5 | $113,748 | $53,191 | $42,918 |
| 2024 | $687,409 | $359,784 | $128,635 | $118,040 | 5 | $125,057 | $56,430 | $34,864 |
| 2023 | $456,260 | $18,685 | $159,126 | $149,893 | 8 | $156,424 | $16,090 | $33,201 |
| 2022 | $596,701 | $6,429 | $113,903 | $105,000 | 5 | $110,527 | $7,686 | $39,042 |
| 2021 | $704,175 | $48,834 | $94,000 | $85,000 | 4 | $91,437 | $46,271 | $47,463 |
| 2020 | $749,341 | $28,166 | $73,954 | $65,000 | 3 | — | $25,563 | $44,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ddora Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ddora Foundation is led by Jolie Stahl, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jolie Stahl
President
Director & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Gomez-Ibanez
Vice President
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dannin
Treasurer & Secretary
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ddora Foundation
How much does The Ddora Foundation give each year?
The Ddora Foundation gave $105K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 5 grants.
What is The Ddora Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ddora Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,944, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ddora Foundation give grants?
The Ddora Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Washington (19%).
Does The Ddora Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Ddora Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ddora Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ddora Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pellettieri Stone Carvers' Academy ($35,000), Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding ($20,000) and Old Sturbridge Village ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ddora Foundation?
The Ddora Foundation reported $626K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ddora Foundation?
The Ddora Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newport, RI. It holds $626K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Ddora Foundation's EIN?
The Ddora Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1753807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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