Doctorbird Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Doctorbird Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$36.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
10% 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 | $1.5 million | 22 | $32.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 23 | $34.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 22 | $36.6 million |
How to apply
Doctorbird 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 Doctorbird Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14 | $747,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $550,000 |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vital Communities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasu | General & Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Santa Fe College | deserving students who cannot otherwise afford to attend SFC Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Tryall Fund Jamaica | disaster relief fund from Hurricane Melissa | $100,000 |
| Tryall Fund Jamaica | disaster aid fund from Hurricane Melissa | $100,000 |
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc | extensive landscaping project | $60,000 |
| Bread of the Mighty Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bucknell University | Student Mental Health Services Fund | $50,000 |
| Mountain Valley Treatment Center | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc | Oak Hammock Benevolent Fund | $50,000 |
| Peaceful Paths Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Francis House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| United Way of North Central Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gainesville Chamber Orchestra Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Education Foundation of Alachua County Inc | Take Stock in Children Scholarship Fund | $30,000 |
| Community Hospice of Northeast Florida Inc | Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Alachua County | $25,000 |
| Helping Hands Clinic Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| North Central Florida YMCA Young Mens Christian As | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Wuft-tv pbs | $17,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E Porter
Questions people ask
Does Doctorbird Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doctorbird Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Doctorbird Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists E Porter (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Doctorbird Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.