Douglas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Douglas Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $850,662. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.4 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$850,662
- Assets$154 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 10 | $140 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 16 | $154 million |
How to apply
Douglas Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Douglas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $3.8 million |
| New York | 2 | $600,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | General | $850,662 |
| The Anne Douglas Center - Los Angeles Mission | General | $555,554 |
| Center Theatre Group | General | $500,000 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | General | $500,000 |
| Sinai Temple | General | $500,000 |
| St Lawrence University | General | $500,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California | General | $300,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | General | $200,000 |
| Lacer Afterschool Programs | General | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | General | $100,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County | General | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles | General | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California | General | $50,000 |
| The International City Theatre | General | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anita May Rosenstein
- Stuart Korshak
- James Greenbaum
- Arnold Rosenstein
- Michael Douglas
Questions people ask
Does Douglas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglas Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Douglas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anita May Rosenstein (Trustee and President), Stuart Korshak (Trustee), James Greenbaum (Trustee) and Arnold Rosenstein (Trustee and Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Douglas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.