The Doering Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Doering Family Foundation is a private foundation in Napa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,000 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$171,000
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,000 the year before.
12% 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 | $150,000 | 43 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $166,000 | 48 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $171,000 | 52 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Doering Family Foundation 405 Bear Creak Circle, Napa, CA 94558 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 244-2084 |
What The Doering Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 41 | $143,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adas Caf | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Casa | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Resources for Children | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Cope Family Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Curioydyssey at Coyote Point | General purpose | $5,000 |
| If Given A Chance | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Napa Valley Education Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Parentscan | General purpose | $5,000 |
| People With Disabilities Succeeding | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sierra Avalanche Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Canv (Community Action of Napa Valley) | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Epak - (East Palo Alto Kids Foundation) | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Family Connections | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts Norcal | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Job Train | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Fund | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Napa Valley Community Housing | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Project Read- Redwood City Public Library | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Nor Cal | General purpose | $4,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research | General purpose | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Concord Corps Donation Processing Center | General purpose | $4,000 |
| The Smile Train | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Center | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Child Advocates | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert International | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Haas School of Business - University of California Berkeley | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Hospice of the East Bay | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Redwood City Library Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| A Precious Child | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Access Fund | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Community Employment Services | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Kainos Home and Training Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick R Doering
- Margaret P Doering
- Jayne D Sungail
- Robert E Doering
Questions people ask
Does The Doering Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Doering Family Foundation give?
$171,000 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Doering Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rick R Doering (President, Treasurer, Director), Margaret P Doering (Vice Pres., Director), Jayne D Sungail (Vice Pres., Secretary, Director) and Robert E Doering (Former President).
What does The Doering Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.