Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc

NEW RICHMOND, WI EIN: 26-0320343

Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 2007 and based in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting various charitable causes through direct grants to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.7M

+1.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$370K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

+10.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-9.7% YoY

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 April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes approximately $370,000 annually through an average of 27 grants per year. Grant sizes range from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant amount of $7,000.

Grant Range

s range from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant amount of $7,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is located in New Richmond, Wisconsin and supports organizations across multiple geographic areas, including national organizations such as the Chicago Jesuit Academy and organizations in Florida (Habitat for Humanity of Collier County).

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $846K (47%)

Minnesota $321K (18%)

Illinois $242K (13%)

Florida $165K (9%)

Massachusetts $163K (9%)

Rhode Island $33K (2%)

Vermont $17K (1%)

Colorado $5K (0%)

+1 more states

States

Alabama Colorado Florida Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin

Cities

BaldwinBostonBurlingtonChicagoConcordDedhamDorchesterGlenwood CityGolden ValleyMinneapolisMontgomeryNaplesNew RichmondNewburyportNewtonNewtonvilleProvidencePuebloRice LakeRiver Falls

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $5,612,728
Total Annual Giving: $370,000
Total Revenues: $293,232
Total Expenses: $428,537
Giving Rate: 6.6% of assets
Number of Grants: 27

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,700,710	$5,612,728	$5,779,974
Revenue	$520,192	$293,232	$202,303
Expenses	$432,244	$428,537	$412,712
Qualifying Distributions	$379,181	$378,536	$377,775
Net Investment Income	$473,521	$243,113	$184,432
Distributable Amount	$366,349	$332,127	$342,742

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

150 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chicago Jesuit Academy ($50,000), Grace Place ($40,000), Habitat for Humanity of Collier ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY CHICAGO, IL	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$50,000
CONSTELLATION FUND MINNEAPOLIS, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,000
FAMILY MEANS STILLWATER, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$15,000
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER BALDWIN, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$20,000
FIVE LOAVES INC NEW RICHMOND, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$22,000
FREE CLINIC OF PIERCE AND ST CROIX RIVER FALLS, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$20,000
GRACE PLACE NEW RICHMOND, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$40,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COLLIER NAPLES, FL	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$35,000
HORIZONS AT DEDHAM COUNTY DAY SCHOO DEDHAM, MA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,500
HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN ROXBURY, MA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by trustees Kathleen Doar and Thomas Doar. Kathleen Doar serves as Secretary. Patrick Doar is listed as a contact person for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KATHLEEN DOAR	SECRETARY	—	—
THOMAS DOAR III	DIRECTOR	—	—
PATRICK DOAR	DIRECTOR	—	—

Contact Information

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 69 New Richmond, WI 54017

Telephone: 612-804-7940

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc?

The foundation distributes approximately $370,000 annually through an average of 27 grants per year. Grant sizes range from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant amount of $7,000. Recent grants made by the foundation include: • Chicago Jesuit Academy: $50,000 (Program Support) • Habitat for Humanity of Collier County: $35,000 (Program Support) • The Retreat / Community of Recovering People: $35,000 (Program Support) The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an inv…

Where does Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc awarded 31 grants totaling $370K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Tom & Patty Doar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $366K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.