Douglas Foundation Grant

Douglas Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Douglas Foundation
Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Summary

The Douglas Foundation Grant aims to enhance equitable access to education, healthcare, and the arts, focusing on improving the lives of children and women in California. The Foundation accepts grant applications year-round from credible not-for-profit organizations, prioritizing those that effectively utilize at least 80% of their revenues for direct services. Preference is given to agencies serving disadvantaged communities, particularly in Los Angeles County, while ensuring that operational costs are minimized.

Overview

Note: The Foundation accepts and processes applications for grants throughout the year with no fixed deadlines. OUR MISSION The Douglas Foundation partners with organizations committed to providing more equitable access to education, healthcare, and the arts. Guided by the charitable goals of its founders, Anne and Kirk Douglas, the Foundation is particularly focused on improving the lives of children and women in California.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant requests from credible agencies and institutions will be entertained for both specific programs and capital expenditures. Grants are usually awarded for a limited period. Some grants may be paid over a multiyear period.To qualify for funding consideration from the Douglas Foundation, the applicant must:1. be a not-for-profit organization certified as tax exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and be in good standing there with. 2. provide audited financials for their most recently- completed fiscal year.3. be able to demonstrate that a minimum of 80% of their revenues are expended on programs and services. Grant applications can be made at the Foundation’s invitation, by referral from organizations the Foundation funds or is otherwise associated with or can be initiated by qualified not-for-profit organizations providing programs and services consistent with the Foundation’s mission and Applicant Eligibility requirements listed above.The Foundation rarely considers operating or administrative expenses in making its grands, and generally favors requests that specifically exclude such expenses.e The Foundation rarely funds capital campaigns.Those exceptions are generally limited to health and education services.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not consider grants to individuals.The Foundation generally does not approve grants to any organization on a continuing, annual basis.These organizations cannot also be private foundations as defined in Section 509 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.The Foundation rarely considers operating or administrative expenses in making its grants, and generally favors requests that specifically exclude such costs.