Doan Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Doan Family Trust is a private foundation in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,544 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$88,544
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,320 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $75,410 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $86,320 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $88,544 | 13 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Doan Family Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Doan Family Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $80,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $44 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Mission | Operations | $35,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Foundation | Operations | $22,500 |
| California Masonic Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| DeMolay Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Operations | $3,500 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Operations | $3,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Operations | $2,500 |
| Wooden Athletic Fund | Operations | $2,400 |
| Miscellaneous Charities | Operations | $1,100 |
| DeMolay International | Operations | $1,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Operations | $1,000 |
| California Scottish Rite Foundation | Operations | $1,000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society | Operations | $44 |
Officers and trustees
- R Stephen Doan
Questions people ask
Does Doan Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doan Family Trust give?
$88,544 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Doan Family Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists R Stephen Doan (Trustee).
What does Doan Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.