S Douglass Foundation
Preselected recipients only
S Douglass Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,600 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$114,600
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,500 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 4 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $114,600 | 9 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
S Douglass 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 S Douglass Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $70,000 |
| New York | 7 | $42,600 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Unrestricted general fund | $70,000 |
| Scarsdale Synagogue | Unrestricted general fund | $16,600 |
| The Mountain Top Library | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| NYU School of Law | Unrestricted general fund | $9,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Unrestricted general fund | $3,000 |
| Pace Women's Justice Center | Unrestricted general fund | $2,000 |
| Kumc Food Pantry | Unrestricted general fund | $2,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Unrestricted general fund | $1,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Unrestricted general fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy G Carroll
- Kingman S Douglass
- Susan Douglass
Questions people ask
Does S Douglass Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S Douglass Foundation give?
$114,600 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs S Douglass Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy G Carroll (Trustee), Kingman S Douglass (Trustee) and Susan Douglass (Trustee).
What does S Douglass Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.