Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Doyle Foundation, Inc. offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S., supporting a variety of causes. Founded by Frank and Gertrude R. Doyle, the foundation initially focused on scholarships for local students but has since expanded its reach to nonprofit grants. With no minimum GPA or income cap for applicants, the foundation aims to empower diverse communities by funding educational pursuits and enhancing quality of life. Its mission reflects the Doyles' legacy of opportunity and community service.

Initially, the foundation provided scholarships to students in the Huntington Beach, California area.
Both need based and merit scholarships are awarded. Our recipients attend trade schools, community colleges, state universities, the University of California system, the University of Nevada system, schools outside of California and Nevada, both public and private.
Over the years, the foundation expanded the scholarship application pool to include students from Orange County, California Community Colleges, Washoe County, Nevada students, and certain vocational school students to its application pool. The foundation also branched out beyond the academic world and began providing grants to nonprofit organizations in an effort to fulfill Mr. and Mrs.
The Doyle Foundation, Inc. awards grants for the betterment of life.

Eligibility

The Doyle Foundation, Inc. provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that are incorporated in the United States of America.

What The Doyle Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
267
Total given
$2.7M
Median grant
$2,000
Range
$62–$250K
  • By dollars: California 59%, Nevada 13%, Montana 8%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; Missoula, MT; Sparks, NV.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Foundation

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