The Doran Foundation
The Doran Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dearborn, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $61K.
The Doran Foundation at a glance
In short: The Doran Foundation gave $61K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,590
- -76.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,656
- -76.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $16,745
- +64.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (68% 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 Doran Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Mesa University ($41K). Together the top 7 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Doran Foundation gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $23K (2023) to $259K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | Scholarships | $40,965 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Church of the Divine Child Dearborn, MI | Scholarships | $5,150 |
| Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Royal Oak, MI | Scholarships | $2,100 |
| Dearborn Falcons Dearborn, MI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Scholar Birmingham Beverly Hills, MI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Canton Community Foundation Canton, MI | Scholarships | $375 |
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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 | $16,745 | $86,927 | $80,386 | $60,590 | 7 | $75,866 | — | $997 |
| 2024 | $10,204 | $288,786 | $284,520 | $259,157 | 7 | $279,826 | — | $1,090 |
| 2023 | $5,938 | $40,140 | $37,532 | $23,400 | 6 | $32,597 | — | $526 |
| 2022 | $3,330 | $67,654 | $124,822 | $107,296 | 9 | $121,463 | $10,191 | $1,842 |
| 2021 | $71,364 | $109,632 | $151,542 | $143,093 | 9 | — | $4,632 | — |
| 2020 | $113,274 | $15,801 | $233,320 | $229,500 | 6 | — | $15,801 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Doran Foundation reported a distributable amount of $997 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Doran Foundation is led by Randall Doran, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randall Doran
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Doran
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Wayne S. Doran (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Bacon (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Doran Foundation
How much does The Doran Foundation give each year?
The Doran Foundation gave $61K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $259K across 7 grants.
What is The Doran Foundation's typical grant size?
The Doran Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $8,656, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Doran Foundation give grants?
The Doran Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dearborn, MI (2 grants).
Does The Doran Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Doran Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are The Doran Foundation's largest grantees?
The Doran Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado Mesa University ($40,965), Western Michigan University ($10,000) and Church of the Divine Child ($5,150), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Doran Foundation?
The Doran Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $997 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Doran Foundation?
The Doran Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dearborn, MI. It holds $17K in total assets as of 2025.
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 2020–2025.
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 January 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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