The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Torrington, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 13 charitable organizations, including organizations in Connecticut and several other states.
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc gave $65K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,100
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $5,008
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $356,014
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Church Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornwall Volunteer Fire Dept ($20K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (88% of grant dollars), New York (8%), Iowa (2%), California (2%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 716% 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
In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Volunteer Fire Dept West Cornwall, CT | New Firetruck | $20,000 |
| The Little Guild West Cornwall, CT | General Support | $15,100 |
| Friends in Service to Humanity Torrington, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cornwall Conservation Trust Inc West Cornwall, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cornwall Foundation Inc West Cornwall, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church Dubuque, IA | Gneral Support | $1,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Michaels Parish Litchfield, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Louis Catholic Church Pittsford, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $356,014 | $422,251 | $66,112 | $65,100 | 13 | $66,065 | $303,989 | $9,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including a volunteer fire department, churches, and organizations working in conservation, human services, and environmental advocacy. The Cornwall Conservation Trust describes its mission as conserving land in Litchfield County and the Town of Cornwall, promoting scientific study and education, and making its properties available for public benefit; it received $5,000 from the foundation in 2025.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $65,100 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Cornwall Volunteer Fire Dept for a new firetruck, $15,100 to The Little Guild for general support, and $10,000 to Friends in Service to Humanity for general support.
Other grants included $5,000 each to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Cornwall Conservation Trust, and Cornwall Foundation; and $1,000 to St Johns Episcopal Church, UC Berkeley Foundation, and St Michaels Parish. St Louis Catholic Church, Pan-Mass Challenge, and UCC Medical Equipment Program each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robinson Lacy as President & Treasurer, Karen Doeblin as Secretary, and Anna Whetzle Smiley as Director.
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc is led by Robinson Lacy, President & Treasurer on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robinson Lacy
President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Whetzle Smiley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Doeblin
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc gave $65K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,008, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Cornwall, CT (4 grants) and Cornwall, CT (2 grants).
Does The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cornwall Volunteer Fire Dept ($20,000), The Little Guild ($15,100) and Friends in Service to Humanity ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc?
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc reported $356K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a volunteer fire department, churches, and organizations working in conservation, human services, and environmental advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4748819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Doeblin Lacy Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-doeblin-lacy-family-foundation-inc-morg_6a56ee940860459ab71c9371b3061ebb
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