The Doe Family Foundation
The Doe Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Winchester, Massachusetts. Established in 2010 to honor the philanthropic legacy of Shirley B. and Charles F. Doe, it makes grants to charities serving homeless and low-income people, with particular interest in relief in the Greater Boston area.
The Doe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Doe Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), mostly in Massachusetts. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,625,000
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,500
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $36,393,265
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 Doe Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a written submission describing the grant request, with supporting documentation about 501(c)(3) status and other relevant materials. If applicable, submissions should include a project description, need and target population, leadership capacity, anticipated short- and long-term outcomes and assessment plans, agency and project budgets, and other funding sources. Awards are restricted to recognized 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists June 1 and December 1. Both dates have passed in 2026; no future cycle date is specified.
- Deadline
- The filing lists June 1 and December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Doe Family Foundation Grantmaking C
Mailing address: C/O The Strachan Group Morgan, Stanley 28 State St 26Fl, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 570-9425
Website: https://doefamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Doe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Greater Boston Food Bank ($550K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 182 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it is especially interested in charities providing relief in the Greater Boston area. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 3% to recipients in New Hampshire; the remaining reported shares were Florida 1%, New York 1%, and Vermont 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Doe Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $73K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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 $2.0M (2020) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Discretionary Donation | $550,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Discretionary Donation | $500,000 |
| St Francis House Boston, MA | Discretionary Donation | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod Mashpee, MA | Discretionary Donation | $250,000 |
| Community Servings Jamaica Plain, MA | Discretionary Donation | $100,000 |
| Family Aid Boston Boston, MA | Discretionary Donation | $100,000 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | Discretionary Donation | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank Manchester, NH | Discretionary Donation | $90,000 |
| American Red Cross Melrose, MA | Discretionary Donation | $85,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Boston, MA | Discretionary Donation | $80,000 |
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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 | $36,393,265 | $4,833,339 | $2,965,603 | $2,625,000 | 30 | $2,844,319 | $4,519,890 | $2,391,180 |
| 2023 | $35,217,481 | $3,735,886 | $2,512,793 | $2,225,001 | 29 | $2,454,920 | $3,521,040 | $2,154,271 |
| 2022 | $34,542,137 | $1,338,603 | $2,682,684 | $2,091,839 | 33 | $2,291,452 | $1,156,714 | $2,262,488 |
| 2021 | $36,414,546 | $4,507,697 | $2,799,187 | $2,060,000 | 47 | $2,298,279 | $3,978,384 | $2,465,826 |
| 2020 | $35,404,601 | $4,217,887 | $2,783,759 | $1,985,001 | 43 | — | $3,528,713 | $2,025,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Doe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its commitment as helping homeless and low-income people through grants to charities that provide food, clothing, housing, and educational or vocational opportunities. It is especially interested in charities providing relief in the Greater Boston area.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate this range of work. The Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites. Pine Street Inn says it partners with homeless individuals to help them move into and retain housing, providing outreach, emergency services, supportive housing, job training, and employment connections. Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod describes its mission as helping young people realize their potential. Community Servings provides medically tailored meals and groceries to chronically and critically ill individuals and their families, while Bridge Over Troubled Waters serves homeless, at-risk, and runaway youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $2,625,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $550,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included $550,000 to The Greater Boston Food Bank, $500,000 to Pine Street Inn, $250,000 each to St. Francis House and Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod, and $100,000 each to Community Servings, Family Aid Boston, and Rosie’s Place. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “discretionary donation.”
The foundation also gave $90,000 to New Hampshire Food Bank and $80,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Other 2024 recipients included Victory Programs, Cradles to Crayons, and Housing Families, each receiving $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Doe, Dana G. Doe, Charles F. Doe Jr., Barbara Doe, Amy Doe Noordzij, and Deborah Doe Wamsher as trustees.
The Doe Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Doe Noordzij
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Doe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles F. Doe Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana G. Doe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Doe Wamsher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Doe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Doe Family Foundation
How much does The Doe Family Foundation give each year?
The Doe Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 29 grants.
What is The Doe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Doe Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $87,500, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Doe Family Foundation that year got $73K on average.
Where does The Doe Family Foundation give grants?
The Doe Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (14 grants).
Does The Doe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Doe Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary Donation" (30 grants).
Who are The Doe Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Doe Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Greater Boston Food Bank ($550,000), Pine Street Inn ($500,000) and St Francis House ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Doe Family Foundation?
The Doe Family Foundation reported $36.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Doe Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its commitment as helping homeless and low-income people through grants to charities that provide food, clothing, housing, and educational or vocational opportunities. It is especially interested in charities providing relief in the Greater Boston area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Doe Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Doe Family Foundation's EIN?
The Doe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6126856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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