Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Accepts applications
Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.8 million in 263 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $425,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.8 million
- Number of grants263
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$425,000
- Assets$215 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.4 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.4 million | 305 | $200 million |
| 2024 | $9.8 million | 263 | $215 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nina Shepherd 707 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 488-1122, doheny@dohenyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Application and guidelines located on website at www.dohenyfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Submission deadline depends on program area. Please refer to website at www.dohenyfoundation.org |
| Restrictions | No grants to individuals or non-U.S. Institutions. No grants for publishing or production of books, television, films or radio programs, travel, advertisement or political purposes. No individual scholarships. No work outside of united states. Very few grants awarded for programs outside of los angeles county. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 252 | $9.0 million |
| Missouri | 3 | $41,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $32,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Ladepartment of Catholic Schools | Solidarity for schools, elementary schools | $425,000 |
| Doheny Eye Institute | Vision research for all | $300,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | University support | $270,500 |
| Counseling Partners of Los Angeles | High school counseling and support | $250,500 |
| Maryvale | Seton house | $160,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Lmu summer arts workshop campership program | $155,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Housing & comprehensive services for homeless individuals & families | $138,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels Housing Alliance | Repurposing church property to provide affordable housing | $130,000 |
| Outreach Concern Inc | 2023-2024 elementary school counseling program | $122,000 |
| Claris Health | Medical care, counseling, support services, and education | $105,000 |
| Door of Hope | Door of hope campership program | $100,000 |
| Mend Inc | Access to food & social services for vulnerable la residents | $100,000 |
| Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission | Empowering boyle heights residents through community programming | $100,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church | Campus perimeter security fencing | $100,000 |
| Covenant House California | Emergency shelter/specialized services for youth experiencing homelessness | $95,000 |
| St Francis Center | Support for center programs | $94,500 |
| Salesian Family Youth Center | Salesian family youth center | $92,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women | Family services and children's program (fs&cp) | $90,300 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | High school scholarship program 2024 | $87,000 |
| Archdiocese of la Office of Restorative Justice | Restorative justice | $80,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles | Basic needs and supportive services programs | $80,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | High school scholarship program 2024 | $80,000 |
| St Anne's Family Services | Supportive housing programs and services. | $80,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Elementary School | Elementary school challenge 2023 - 2024 | $80,000 |
| St Camillus Catholic Center for Pastoral Care | Chaplaincy program la. General medical center 3 units | $75,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | Food assistance to alleviate food insecurity in west los angeles county | $75,000 |
| Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc | Mentoring program | $65,000 |
| Harvest Home Inc | Transitional housing for pregnant women experiencing homelessness | $60,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Homeboy industries 18-month reentry program | $60,000 |
| Kids' Community Clinic of Burbank | Dental progams for low-income children | $60,000 |
| Neurotalent Works | Advancing autism and neurodiversity inclusion at work in los angeles | $60,000 |
| St Joseph Center | Comprehensive community programs | $60,000 |
| St John's Seminary | Refurbishment of the edward l. Doheny library | $55,500 |
| Verbum Dei Jesuit High School | High school scholarship program 2024 | $55,100 |
| Shields for Families | 2024-2025 elementary school counseling program | $54,000 |
| Los Angeles House of Ruth | Lahrs bridge shelter program | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart High School | High school scholarship program 2024 | $48,000 |
| St Pius X - St Matthias Academy | High school scholarship program 2024 | $48,000 |
| Bishop Mora Salesian High School | High school scholarship program 2024 | $45,000 |
| Cathedral High School | High school scholarship program 2024 | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael S Feeley
- Robert A Smith III
- Rev Wm Piletic CM
- H Thomas Boyle
- Rev Perry Henry CM
- Margaret Morrow
- Mary Ann Murphy
- Antonio Felix
- Nina S Shepherd
Questions people ask
Does Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadline depends on program area. Please refer to website at www.dohenyfoundation.org.
How much does Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation give?
$9.8 million in tax year 2024, across 263 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael S Feeley (President, Chair, Director), Robert A Smith III (Vice Chair, Director), Rev Wm Piletic CM (Director Emeritus) and H Thomas Boyle (Director, Audit Chair) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.