The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,874 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,674. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,874
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,674
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $62,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $85,610 | 18 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $62,000 | 23 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $50,874 | 20 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Gordon Ruth Doughtery Foundatio PO Box 7277, Long Beach, CA 90807 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (562) 424-1621 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | None specified |
What The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $49,874 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Symphony Orchestra | Part of annual support | $7,674 |
| California Conservation Corporation | Annual support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | Don/uba walk | $3,500 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | Reading by nine | $3,500 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | Gathering for the grand | $2,500 |
| St Joseph High School | Bash support | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach | Youth of the year | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group DBA Peninsula Neighborhood Association | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Memorial Medical Center | Cancer league support | $2,500 |
| Muscial Theatre West | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Uncle Kory Foundation | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach | Special event support | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Library Foundation | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Eminent Giving Initiative | Big bang on the bay | $1,500 |
| Long Beach Camerata Singers | Annual support | $1,500 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | Additional support for gathering for the grand | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Long Beach Symphony Orchestra | Special event support | $700 |
| Long Beach Rotary Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Dougherty
- Evan J Dougherty
- Jayne E Lastusky
Questions people ask
Does The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None specified.
How much does The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation give?
$50,874 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig Dougherty (Trustee/President), Evan J Dougherty (Trustee) and Jayne E Lastusky (Trustee/Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.