The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and programs in areas including education, health, music, and community services.
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable at a glance
In short: The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable gave $357K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $357,000
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,900
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $5,660,210
- -4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable
- 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: 137 N Larchmont Blvd Suite 498, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (909) 851-4407
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Las Madrinas ($25K). Together the top 10 received $227K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 148 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 6% went to recipients in Missouri. The listed grants included organizations in the Los Angeles area and elsewhere in California, as well as a grant to the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers in St. Louis, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 29 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $295K (2021) to $357K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $357K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Las Madrinas Pasadena, CA | Endowment for chief of neurology chair at children's hospital los angeles | $25,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | Restricted grant for the collaborative piano studio, scholarship and other programs | $25,000 |
| USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Cen Los Angeles, CA | In Support of Cancer Research | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Young American's Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | For Educational Programs and the Reagan Ranch Roundtable | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Heart High School Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant for General Operations | $25,000 |
| USC Town Gown Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant for General Operations | $25,000 |
| St Raphael Center Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant for General Operations | $25,000 |
| Vincentian Fathers and Brothers St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted Grant for General Operations | $21,250 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | Tattoo Removal Program | $15,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,660,210 | $250,853 | $534,979 | $357,000 | 30 | $428,191 | $113,865 | $484,172 |
| 2024 | $5,952,550 | $845,231 | $537,325 | $351,000 | 33 | $425,530 | $707,188 | $431,943 |
| 2023 | $5,659,304 | $222,601 | $522,734 | $331,000 | 26 | $400,493 | $76,622 | $421,584 |
| 2022 | $5,989,097 | $366,777 | $562,234 | $336,600 | 28 | $413,093 | $217,986 | $406,022 |
| 2021 | $6,226,135 | $798,378 | $527,370 | $294,750 | 31 | $402,403 | $673,411 | $449,708 |
| 2020 | $5,984,081 | $865,948 | $528,179 | $310,000 | 30 | — | $764,143 | $410,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable reported a distributable amount of $484K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for cancer research, scholarships and endowments, music education, and general operations. The grants also included support for Homeboy Industries’ tattoo removal program.
Among its grantees, the Music Academy of the West describes its mission as providing classically trained musicians and diverse audiences with transformative educational and performance experiences. Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to previously incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. Ascencia describes its mission as lifting people out of homelessness, one person and family at a time. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $357,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $9,500. Examples include $25,000 each to Las Madrinas for an endowment for the chief of neurology chair at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; the Music Academy of the West for its Collaborative Piano Studio, scholarships, and other programs; USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center for cancer research; an individual recipient High School for an endowment scholarship fund; and Homeboy Industries, which received $15,500 for its tattoo removal program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Caryl Crahan, Thomas Crahan, Betty Brady, Christie Crahan, and Hilary Esketh as trustees. Linda Nelson is listed as secretary/treasurer.
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betty Brady
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Caryl Crahan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Christie Crahan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Thomas Crahan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$16K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Hilary Esketh
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$14K (2025)
Linda Nelson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $19K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Hilary Crahan (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: C. Quinn Brady Jr. (2020–2022) — Managing Trustee
- Former: Michele Crahan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sean Crahan (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to Linda Nelson (Sec/ Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable
How much does The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable give each year?
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable gave $357K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $351K across 33 grants.
What is The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable's typical grant size?
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $11,900, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable give grants?
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (15 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants) and Pasadena, CA (3 grants).
Does The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable's largest grantees?
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Las Madrinas ($25,000), Music Academy of the West ($25,000) and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Cen ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable?
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $428K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $484K (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 Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for cancer research, scholarships and endowments, music education, and general operations. The grants also included support for Homeboy Industries’ tattoo removal program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable?
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 Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable's EIN?
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4830299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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