The Henry L and Grace Doherty
The Henry L and Grace Doherty is a private foundation based in Sea Girt, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 34 grants totaling $1,206,500 to charitable organizations.
The Henry L and Grace Doherty at a glance
In short: The Henry L and Grace Doherty gave $1.2M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state New York. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,206,500
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,485
- +64.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,351,123
- -5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (12 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (28% 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 Henry L and Grace Doherty
- 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: Mcgrath Co PO Box 212, Sea Girt, NJ 07850
Phone: (212) 571-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Henry L and Grace Doherty funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lamont Doherty Earth Observation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 161 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (28%), Connecticut (21%), Virginia (19%), and New Jersey (19%). Washington accounted for 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Henry L and Grace Doherty open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 34 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $864K (2023) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lamont Doherty Earth Observation Palisades, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Save the Sound New Haven, CT | General Support | $250,000 |
| Oregon State University Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Harrison Public Library Harrison, NJ | General Support | $165,000 |
| Forty Eight Grantees Under 2550 per Grantee Sea Girt, NJ | General Support | $60,700 |
| Uptown Alliance Seattle, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Oceanic Institute Honolulu, HI | General Support | $40,000 |
| Upstream Alliance Annapolis, MD | Genenral Support | $35,000 |
| Pennywise Fdn Palisades, NY | General Support | $28,000 |
| Rye YMCA Rye, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $11,351,123 | $1,199,816 | $1,561,581 | $1,206,500 | 34 | $1,331,505 | $963,492 | $1,410,999 |
| 2023 | $11,959,888 | $776,250 | $1,189,487 | $864,400 | 40 | $1,002,640 | $575,262 | $1,176,832 |
| 2022 | $12,177,539 | $3,238,991 | $1,222,510 | $880,890 | 36 | $1,006,443 | $3,034,736 | $1,191,892 |
| 2021 | $13,193,536 | $340,010 | $1,263,370 | $1,013,908 | 28 | $1,089,497 | $168,479 | $1,186,994 |
| 2020 | $10,972,191 | $315,877 | $1,735,320 | $1,498,500 | 23 | — | $159,218 | $1,026,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry L and Grace Doherty reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for environmental organizations, educational institutions, a library, and other charitable organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate some of the work supported. Save the Sound says it works to protect and improve the land, air, and water of the Long Island Sound region; it received $250,000 in 2024. Upstream Alliance, which received $35,000, says it provides outdoor environmental education to prepare young people to be environmental leaders and stewards. King’s Academy, which received $10,000, describes its work as providing a college-preparatory education through academics, extracurricular activities, and a residential environment.
Other 2024 recipients included Village Health Works, which says it provides health care while addressing causes of illness and poverty; the Wildlife Center of Virginia, which treats and rehabilitates ill or injured wild animals and provides environmental education; and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, which works to eliminate hunger in its community. Each received $5,000.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $1,206,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $250,000 each to Lamont Doherty Earth Observation in Palisades, New York, and Save the Sound in New Haven, Connecticut; $200,000 to Oregon State University, listed in Charlottesville, Virginia; and $165,000 to Harrison Public Library in Harrison, New Jersey. Other notable grants included $60,700 to Forty Eight Grantees Under 2550 Per Grantee, $50,000 to Uptown Alliance, and $40,000 to Hawaii Pacific University Oceanic Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter R. Brown as president/director. Directors are Ann Billingsley, Luann Masterson, Helen Lee Billingsley, Kiyoko Brown, James R. Billingsley Jr. (secretary/director), Jacob C. Rardin IV (treasurer/director), Amy W. Rardin, and Walter O. Brown.
The Henry L and Grace Doherty is led by Walter O. Brown, President, Director & Director on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter O. Brown
President, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Ann Billingsley
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Helen Lee Billingsley
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Jacob C. Rardin IV
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $20K (2024)
James R. Billingsley Jr.
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Kiyoko Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Luann Masterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Amy W. Rardin
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy Rentz (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Walter R Brown (President/Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Henry L and Grace Doherty
How much does The Henry L and Grace Doherty give each year?
The Henry L and Grace Doherty gave $1.2M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $864K across 40 grants.
What is The Henry L and Grace Doherty's typical grant size?
The Henry L and Grace Doherty's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $35,485, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Henry L and Grace Doherty that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Henry L and Grace Doherty give grants?
The Henry L and Grace Doherty's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (21%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Palisades, NY (2 grants).
Does The Henry L and Grace Doherty give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Henry L and Grace Doherty's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Henry L and Grace Doherty's largest grantees?
The Henry L and Grace Doherty's largest 2024 grantees include Lamont Doherty Earth Observation ($250,000), Save the Sound ($250,000) and Oregon State University ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Henry L and Grace Doherty?
The Henry L and Grace Doherty reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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 Henry L and Grace Doherty fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for environmental organizations, educational institutions, a library, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Henry L and Grace Doherty?
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 Henry L and Grace Doherty's EIN?
The Henry L and Grace Doherty's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6401292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Henry L and Grace Doherty 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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