Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Richmond, Wisconsin. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc gave $370K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Wisconsin. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $370,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,935
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,700,710
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (48% 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 Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Patrick Doar PO Box 69, New Richmond, WI 54017
Phone: (612) 804-7940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Jesuit Academy ($50K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 150 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wisconsin. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (48%), Minnesota (18%), Illinois (14%), Florida (9%), and Massachusetts (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 31 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $340K (2021) to $370K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy Chicago, IL | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Grace Place New Richmond, WI | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier Naples, FL | Program Support | $35,000 |
| The Retreat Wayzata, MN | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Turningpoint for Victims of River Falls, WI | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Five Loaves Inc New Richmond, WI | Program Support | $22,000 |
| Family Resource Center Baldwin, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Free Clinic of Pierce and St Croix River Falls, WI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| New Richmond Area Center Ltd New Richmond, WI | Program Support | $18,000 |
| Family Means Stillwater, MN | Program 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 | $5,700,710 | $520,192 | $432,244 | $370,000 | 31 | $379,181 | $473,521 | $366,349 |
| 2023 | $5,612,728 | $293,232 | $428,537 | $370,000 | 28 | $378,536 | $243,113 | $332,127 |
| 2022 | $5,779,974 | $202,303 | $412,712 | $370,000 | 28 | $377,775 | $184,432 | $342,742 |
| 2021 | $5,990,383 | $634,462 | $379,242 | $340,000 | 29 | $340,002 | $599,979 | $389,669 |
| 2020 | $5,735,163 | $149,387 | $371,008 | $345,000 | 34 | — | $134,803 | $330,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $366K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including housing, family services, health care, visual arts, education, food access, and support for people affected by breast cancer. These are grantees’ activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, Family Resource Center says its mission is to strengthen children, families, and communities through education, resources, and support. Free Clinic of Pierce and St. Croix says it provides primary health care and preventive health education to residents without another health care alternative.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $370,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Chicago Jesuit Academy, $40,000 to Grace Place, $35,000 each to Habitat for Humanity of Collier, The Retreat, and TurningPoint for Victims of, and $22,000 to Five Loaves Inc. The filing lists each of these grants as program support.
Other 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Family Resource Center and Free Clinic of Pierce and St Croix; $18,000 to New Richmond Area Center Ltd; $15,000 to Family Means; $7,500 to Midway Contemporary Art; and $6,500 to New Richmond High School. Among the grantees described in their own words, Habitat for Humanity of Collier County says it builds homes, communities, and hope; Midway Contemporary Art says it supports the creation of and reflection upon visual art; and Newton Food Pantry says it works to alleviate food insecurity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathleen Doar as secretary and Thomas Doar III and Patrick Doar as directors.
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Doar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Doar III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen Doar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc
How much does Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc give each year?
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc gave $370K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $370K across 28 grants.
What is Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,935, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc give grants?
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (18%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Richmond, WI (5 grants), Minneapolis, MN (4 grants), River Falls, WI (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (31 grants).
Who are Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Jesuit Academy ($50,000), Grace Place ($40,000) and Habitat for Humanity of Collier ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc?
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $379K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $366K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including housing, family services, health care, visual arts, education, food access, and support for people affected by breast cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0320343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc 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.
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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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