The Doran Foundation

DEARBORN, MI EIN: 38-3211447

The Doran Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DEARBORN, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $259K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$259K

+1007.5% YoY

Grant Count

7

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

+849.3% YoY

About The Doran Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Doran Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DEARBORN, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $259K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

CANTONCHICAGODEARBORNDEARBORN HEIGHTSDETROITDearbornFARMINGTON HILLSKALAMAZOOKalamazooLANSINGNEW YORKNOVIOAK PARKPHOENIXREADINGROYAL OAKTAUNTONTEMPETauntonVIENNA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$65K$130K$194K$259K6 grants20209 grants20219 grants20226 grants20237 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

DIVINE CHILD FOUNDATION$233KWESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERS…$10KVFW POST 12082$6KMSK GIVING$5KEAGLES FOR CHILDREN$3KRIM FOUNDATION$1KWMU SKATING CLUB$1K

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

33<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Divine Child Foundation ($233,000), Western Michigan University ($10,000), Vfw Post 12082 ($6,257).

RecipientPurposeAmount
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY KALAMAZOO, MISCHOLARSHIPS$10,000
WMU SKATING CLUB KALAMAZOO, MISCHOLARSHIPS$1,000
DIVINE CHILD FOUNDATION VIENNA, VATO PROVIDE A SAFE, SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN.$233,000
EAGLES FOR CHILDREN CANTON, MITO SUPPORT LOCAL CHILDREN'S CHARITIES THAT BENEFIT DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN$2,800
MSK GIVING NEW YORK, NYCANCER RESEARCH, CARE, AND EDUCATION.$5,000
RIM FOUNDATION DETROIT, MITO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT AND LASTING, POSITIVE EFFECT ON PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD LIFE ALTERING DISABILITIES.$1,100
VFW POST 12082 LANSING, MIRAISING THE FUNDS NEEDED FOR THE FLAG'S RESTORATION.$6,257

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
RANDALL DORANPRESIDENT10
LISA DORANTREASURER2.5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Doran Foundation?

The Doran Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DEARBORN, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Doran Foundation operate?

The Doran Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does The Doran Foundation award?

In 2024, The Doran Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $259K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Doran Foundation's EIN?

The Doran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3211447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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