The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $357,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$357,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $351,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $319,000 | 26 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $351,000 | 33 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $357,000 | 30 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable 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 The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $333,750 |
| Missouri | 1 | $21,250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Endowment for chief of neurology chair at children's hospital los angeles | $25,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Restricted grant for the collaborative piano studio, scholarship and other programs | $25,000 |
| USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Cen | In support of cancer research | $25,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School | For endowment scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Young American's Foundation | For educational programs and the reagan ranch roundtable | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Heart High School | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $25,000 |
| USC Town Gown | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $25,000 |
| St Raphael Center | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $25,000 |
| Vincentian Fathers and Brothers | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $21,250 |
| Individual | Tattoo removal program | $15,500 |
| Loyola High School | For dockweiler scholarship endowment fund | $14,750 |
| Sisters Servants of Mary Ministers | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $14,000 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc | New construction | $13,500 |
| USC Caruso Catholic Center | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $10,000 |
| Ascencia | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $10,000 |
| La Children's Chorus | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $9,000 |
| Children of the Night | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $7,500 |
| Marymount High School | For scholarship fund | $6,750 |
| Loyola Marymount University | For preservation of the art and literature archives | $6,000 |
| Brothers Helpers Inc | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $6,000 |
| St John of God Hospitaller Foundati | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $5,750 |
| Individual | Unrestricted gift for general operations | $4,000 |
| House Institute Foundation | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $3,500 |
| See International | For purchase of medicl supplies and equipment | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Women Warriors | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $2,000 |
| Luminaires | Assistance for the independence program | $1,500 |
| Direct Relief | Direct relief- domestic and international programs | $1,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $1,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted grant for general operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caryl Crahan
- Thomas Crahan
- Betty Brady
- Christie Crahan
- Linda Nelson
- Hilary Esketh
Questions people ask
Does The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Foundation give?
$357,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Caryl Crahan (Trustee), Thomas Crahan (Trustee), Betty Brady (Trustee) and Christie Crahan (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.