The Doherty Foundation
The Doherty Foundation is a private foundation filing Form 990-PF and based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $375,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, government and public affairs, and community services.
The Doherty Foundation at a glance
In short: The Doherty Foundation gave $375K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $375,000
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,250
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,367,413
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% 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 Doherty Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Doherty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leadership Institute ($75K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 61 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (56%), Virginia (20%), Georgia (13%), and the District of Columbia (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Doherty Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $335K (2020) to $432K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Miles of Freedom Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tea Party Patriots Foundation Inc Woodstock, GA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Austin Street Center Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Compass School Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Frontiers of Flight Museum Inc Dallas, TX | Ally Pally's Explorers fund | $25,000 |
| St Philips School & Community Center Dallas, TX | Athletic Department fund | $25,000 |
| St Philips School & Community Center Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,367,413 | $518,426 | $464,898 | $375,000 | 12 | $406,678 | $464,961 | $459,477 |
| 2023 | $6,313,885 | $193,167 | $465,164 | $385,000 | 13 | $414,694 | $126,061 | $410,678 |
| 2022 | $6,585,882 | $222,903 | $521,566 | $431,885 | 21 | $462,112 | $179,254 | $415,840 |
| 2021 | $6,884,545 | $583,754 | $440,577 | $347,000 | 7 | $377,746 | $531,861 | $459,485 |
| 2020 | $6,741,368 | $450,479 | $413,458 | $335,000 | 8 | — | $276,119 | $385,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Doherty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $459K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Leadership Institute describes its mission as educating people for successful participation in government, politics, and media; Miles of Freedom says it supports people, families, and communities affected by incarceration; and Austin Street Center says it provides emergency shelter and related services to people experiencing homelessness.
Other 2024 grantees include St. Philip’s School and Community Center, whose stated mission emphasizes education and services for children and families, particularly low- and moderate-income families, and The Compass School of Texas, whose stated mission centers on students’ academic foundations and learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $375,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $75,000 to Leadership Institute, $50,000 each to Miles of Freedom and Tea Party Patriots Foundation Inc., and $40,000 to Judicial Watch Inc. Other grants included $25,000 each to Austin Street Center, Compass School, and St. Philip’s School and Community Center, among others.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison Doherty as Co-President, Director, and Secretary, and Edward Doherty as Director, Treasurer, and Co-President.
The Doherty Foundation is led by Alison Doherty, Co- President, Director & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Doherty
Co- President, Director & Secretary
Co- President, Director & Secretary → Co-Pres, Director & Secretary, 2021
Co-Pres, Director & Secretary → Co- President, Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Doherty
Director, Treasurer & Co- President
Director, Treasurer & Co- President → Director, Treasurer & Co-Pres, 2021
Director, Treasurer & Co-Pres → Director, Treasurer & Co- President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Doherty Foundation
How much does The Doherty Foundation give each year?
The Doherty Foundation gave $375K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $385K across 13 grants.
What is The Doherty Foundation's typical grant size?
The Doherty Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,250, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Doherty Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Doherty Foundation give grants?
The Doherty Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (9 grants).
Does The Doherty Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Doherty Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Doherty Foundation's largest grantees?
The Doherty Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Leadership Institute ($75,000), Miles of Freedom ($50,000) and St Philips School & Community Center ($50,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Doherty Foundation?
The Doherty Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $407K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $459K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Doherty Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Doherty Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Doherty Foundation's EIN?
The Doherty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2312776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Doherty Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Doherty Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-doherty-foundation-morg_6d7e54977b4743fcafdc73ab2ebe6328
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