Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant

The Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant, established in honor of Brian Douglas and Wythe Dornan, aims to enhance the health, education, and welfare of individuals in Southeast Alaska. Grants support 501(c)(3) organizations, childcare institutions, and programs that benefit children, youth, and elders. The foundation prioritizes organizations that demonstrate need for services or training, while excluding personal development grants. Through community involvement, this fund fosters a supportive environment for diverse groups in the region.

Brian Douglas and Wythe Dornan moved to Juneau in late 1989 to pursue their dreams. They married in 1990, and in the few short years they lived in Juneau they became involved in numerous activities in their community. Wythe worked in a pre-school day care center and was very active in NAEYC-SEA. Brian organized an ultimate frisbee club and a home brewers club in Juneau. Brian and Wythe served as foster parents for several native Alaskan children, and they also volunteered at the Glory Hole. Both supported activities to protect the environment.
Upon the death of Brian and Wythe in late 1993, at the ages of 27, the Douglas-Dornan Foundation was established in their honor. The goals of the Foundation are to support organizations dedicated to enhancing the health, education and welfare of individuals living in Southeast Alaska. Grants are awarded to applicants who demonstrate sufficient need for services, equipment, activities, and/or training that support children, youth, elders and/or other special needs groups.

Eligibility

Examples of possible Foundation financial support include, but are not limited to:Charitable organizations, foundations, or other non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, childcare institutions, foster parent programs, and early childhood education programs in Southeast Alaska.Funds can be used by eligible organizations for defraying costs for tuition, transportation, or lodging expenses related to employees attending professional conferences, training, or educational programs.Events or special services run by eligible organizations that enhance the overall quality of life, such as amateur sports organizations, children’s music, and theater activities, encourage participation through sponsorship of programs and events open to all individuals.

Ineligibility

Grants are not awarded to individuals seeking college tuition or money to be used exclusively for personal development.