Peter Douglas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter Douglas Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$27.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $885,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $700,010 | 10 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $885,000 | 13 | $24.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 13 | $27.5 million |
How to apply
Peter 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.
What Peter Douglas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $880,000 |
| New York | 2 | $170,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Donor Services | General donation | $100,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Contribution to support foodbank. | $100,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Contribution to support the scholarship fund. | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General donation | $100,000 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | General donation. | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | General donation | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General donation | $100,000 |
| Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara | General donation | $100,000 |
| First Responders Foundation | General donation | $70,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | General donation | $50,000 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center | General donation | $50,000 |
| Gervitz Graduate School of Education | Contribution toggse mcenroe reading clinic fund | $50,000 |
| The Storytellers Childrens Center | General donation | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter V Douglas
Questions people ask
Does Peter Douglas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter Douglas Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Peter Douglas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter V Douglas (President).
What does Peter Douglas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.