Doheny Foundation Capital Grant

Doheny Foundation Capital Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Amount: More than US $50,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Doheny Foundation Capital Grant focuses on enhancing social welfare, health, education, and religious initiatives in Los Angeles. It supports nonprofits that empower underserved communities through vital services like food, shelter, healthcare, and education. The foundation seeks to fund projects that align with its mission, especially those benefiting vulnerable populations and promoting economic self-reliance. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) registered, and funding is generally limited to the Los Angeles area.

Overview

Mission & Mandate Social Welfare -Social Welfare Funding includes nonprofits that serve those who are vulnerable in our society. Organizations that meet critical needs such as food and shelter, as well as programs that empower, inspire, and provide for the welfare of young people in underserved communities, are encouraged to apply. This funding is also directed towards camperships, mentoring programs, job training for the formerly incarcerated, transitional age youth, trauma victims, volunteer programs reflecting Catholic values, comprehensive community programming, and restorative justice programming. The Foundation strongly supports initiatives to advance economic self-reliance. Health and Wellness - Health and Wellness Funding includes illness, pregnancy and life, counseling, individuals with disabilities, senior assistance, free and low-cost care, elder care and research. This funding is directed to organizations that assist individuals to lead independent, satisfying lives. Research funding is primarily directed to the work of the Doheny Eye Institute and other causes which were of interest to Mrs. Doheny. Funding of hospitals and convalescent care facilities is an attempt to bring quality care to those who are otherwise underserved. Education - Education Funding includes support of Los Angeles underserved Catholic elementary schools and scholarship funds for Los Angeles Catholic high schools and Catholic universities in Los Angeles. Adult education, literacy programs, and programs supporting Catholic Education are also funded. Religion - Religious Funding is directed to support the evangelization and mission-based work of the Los Angeles Roman Catholic community, as well as local faith-based organizations inspired and guided by similar gospel values. Grants in this area have been awarded to religious orders, seminaries, projects of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and retreat centers, as well as chaplain and outreach programs. Capital Application The Foundation seldom participates in capital campaigns, and then only with organizations with whom the Foundation has had a long relationship. This application is for specific, large projects such as construction or major technology purchases which are outside of regular operating budgets.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only organizations that are currently registered as section 501(c)(3) with the Internal Revenue Service will be considered. Funding is generally limited to Los Angeles and adjacent surrounding areas.In some instances Los Angeles programs of organizations headquartered elsewhere may be funded.Organizations may only apply once a year.

Ineligibility

Funding may not be requested for endowments.