The Dougherty Family Foundation
The Dougherty Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, and the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Dougherty Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dougherty Family Foundation gave $46K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,250
- -68.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,434
- -63.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $210,298
- -10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (51% 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 Dougherty Family Foundation
- 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: 107 Rossmore Drive, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (610) 331-7322
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dougherty Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Acting Without Boundaries ($8K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 106 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Pennsylvania received 51% of grant dollars, New York 13%, Connecticut 13%, Ohio 8%, and Illinois 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dougherty Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 399% 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 $46K (2024) to $185K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Without Boundaries Bryn Mawr, PA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Curetivity Foundation Darien, CT | Charitable | $6,000 |
| St Patrick Church Malvern, PA | Charitable | $5,100 |
| Heartbeat International Columbus, OH | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| The Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Malvern, PA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| McKeown Foundation Dresher, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation Doylestown, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,298 | $6,472 | $47,850 | $46,250 | 19 | $46,250 | $6,472 | $11,599 |
| 2023 | $235,227 | $21,252 | $146,450 | $144,950 | 22 | $144,950 | $23,690 | $15,504 |
| 2022 | $341,374 | $-24,582 | $186,663 | $185,163 | 22 | $185,163 | $100,316 | $23,911 |
| 2021 | $584,295 | $20,522 | $96,900 | $95,700 | 21 | $95,700 | $81,493 | $29,342 |
| 2020 | $602,118 | $10,712 | $105,213 | $101,469 | 22 | — | $6,968 | $27,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dougherty Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span areas such as theater and inclusion for people with physical disabilities, support for children, pregnancy services, veterans and families of fallen heroes, education, cancer research and patient support, and assistance for pregnant mothers and their children. For example, Acting Without Boundaries describes its mission as building self-esteem and transforming lives through theater that celebrates ability; Travis Manion Foundation says it empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $46,250. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable awards included $7,500 to Acting Without Boundaries, $6,000 to The Curetivity Foundation, $5,100 to St Patrick Church, $3,500 each to Heartbeat International and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and $3,000 to the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Dougherty and Eileen Dougherty as trustees.
The Dougherty Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eileen Dougherty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dougherty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 Dougherty Family Foundation
How much does The Dougherty Family Foundation give each year?
The Dougherty Family Foundation gave $46K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 22 grants.
What is The Dougherty Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dougherty Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,434, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dougherty Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Dougherty Family Foundation give grants?
The Dougherty Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Connecticut (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Malvern, PA (3 grants).
Does The Dougherty Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Dougherty Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (19 grants).
Who are The Dougherty Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dougherty Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Acting Without Boundaries ($7,500), The Curetivity Foundation ($6,000) and St Patrick Church ($5,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dougherty Family Foundation?
The Dougherty Family Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dougherty Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dougherty Family Foundation?
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 Dougherty Family Foundation's EIN?
The Dougherty Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7166405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dougherty Family 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 September 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 November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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