The Dovana Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Dovana Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $51,495 and the largest $720,670. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$51,495
- Largest grant$720,670
- Assets$36.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
19% 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 | $345,631 | 16 | $29.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 25 | $34.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 27 | $36.3 million |
How to apply
The Dovana Foundation Inc 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 The Dovana Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 14 | $1.4 million |
| California | 8 | $425,677 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $126,536 |
| Maryland | 2 | $99,527 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,323 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Protecting open space and building trails for generations to come | $720,670 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Preservation of public land and parks | $106,451 |
| Bozeman Symphony | To engage, unite, and uplift the human experience in montana through music and the arts. | $105,313 |
| Montana Land Reliance | To permanently protect agricultural lands, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space. | $104,952 |
| Livingston Healthcare Foundation | To provide the community with quality health care that accommodates specific needs. | $78,571 |
| California Wildlife Center | Wildlife/enviromental conservation | $77,731 |
| Park County Community Foundation | To address community challenges by convening community groups and leaders to participate in discussion and innovative action around the issues. | $77,731 |
| Park County Environmental Council | Safeguarding the land, water and wildlife of park county. | $77,731 |
| Shane Lalani Center for the Arts | Provide educational opportunities for young people who are passionate about the arts | $76,536 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To grow relationships and resources to support the university of nebraska. | $76,536 |
| Downtown Women's Center | To help alleviate or end homelessness in the greater los angeles area, and to provide supportive services to the needy. | $75,000 |
| Friends of Park County | Managing growth to protect and enhance sustainable working lands, and healthy natural resources | $75,000 |
| Taking the Reins | Promote environment, equestrian activities | $75,000 |
| The Midnight Mission | Resources and support services for the homeless through job training, education, emergency services | $51,495 |
| New England Conservatory | Music education | $50,323 |
| Luminis Heatlh Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation | To provide the tools, training and resources needed to care for all people throughout their lifetimes. | $50,149 |
| Dressage Foundation Inc | To cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage in the united states. | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy Inc | Use of technology to enhance the pace and quality of conservation, build parks, trails and public access sites. | $49,378 |
| Southern California Equestrian Sports | Fostering amateur sports competitioneducation | $25,000 |
| Farm to School of Park County | To connect communities with fresh, local and healthy food choices. | $10,000 |
| Malibu Mountain Rescue Team Inc | Purchase critical rescue equipment | $10,000 |
| Montana Outdoor Science School | Understanding nature and science through educational experience. | $10,000 |
| Livingston Food Pantry of Park County | The mission is to ensure that no person in livingston or park county, montana, ever suffers from food insufficiency. | $10,000 |
| Montana Wilderness School | To provide empowering expeditionary wilderness courses to youth that foster personal growth and cultivate a conservation ethic through connecting with remote landscapes and wild places. | $10,000 |
| Park County Senior Center | To promote the physical, intellectual, and social well-being of the aging population in park county, montana. | $10,000 |
| Windhorse Equine Learning | To empower kids and teens to discover and realize their full potential through experiential learning with horses. | $10,000 |
| The Topanga Symphony | To support a community orchestra and present a regular program of free concerts open to the public. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Earl
- Marie L Earl
Questions people ask
Does The Dovana Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dovana Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $51,495.
Who runs The Dovana Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James C Earl (President, Treasurer) and Marie L Earl (Vice-President, Secretary).
What does The Dovana Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.