Doll-Loesel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Doll-Loesel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $307,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$307,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $905,112 the year before.
9% 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 | $515,723 | 10 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $905,112 | 17 | $12.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 12 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
Doll-Loesel 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 Doll-Loesel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $674,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $545,466 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Faiths Food Bank | General donation | $307,000 |
| Salvation Army Bay City Corps Commu | General fund | $200,000 |
| Camp Daggett | General fund | $150,000 |
| Gordon Food Service | General donation | $124,466 |
| Harvest House | General donation | $100,000 |
| Beth-El Farmworker Ministry Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $100,000 |
| Bethany Helping Hands | General donation | $50,000 |
| Lifeline Productions Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Father Fred Foundation | General fund | $21,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | General donation | $15,000 |
| Ringling Musuem of Art | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George F Loesel
- Susan D Loesel
- Sarah Loesel
- Drew Loesel
Questions people ask
Does Doll-Loesel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doll-Loesel Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Doll-Loesel Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George F Loesel (President), Susan D Loesel (Secretary), Sarah Loesel (Director) and Drew Loesel (Secretary).
What does Doll-Loesel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and faith communities.