The Doe Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Doe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winchester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $550,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$51.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $2.2 million | 29 | $48.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 30 | $51.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Doe Family Foundation Grantmaking C C/O the Strachan Group Morgan, Stanley 28 State St 26FL, Boston, MA 02109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 570-9425 |
| What to submit | Written submission about nature of grant request with relative supportive documentation re: 501(c)(3) status and any other related support documents for the request. If applicable a description of the project, the need and the target population, information about the capability of the leadership to implement the proposed project, short and long term outcomes anticipated and plans for assessing achievements, a statement about the total agency budget and project budget, and a statement about other funding sources |
| Deadlines | June 1 and december 1 |
| Restrictions | Must be a recognized 501(c)(3) organization |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Doe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 25 | $2.5 million |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $90,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Discretionary donation | $550,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Discretionary donation | $500,000 |
| St Francis House | Discretionary donation | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod | Discretionary donation | $250,000 |
| Community Servings | Discretionary donation | $100,000 |
| Family Aid Boston | Discretionary donation | $100,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Discretionary donation | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | Discretionary donation | $90,000 |
| American Red Cross | Discretionary donation | $85,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Discretionary donation | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Cape Cod Council of Churches | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Housing Families | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Lovin Spoonfuls | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Victory Programs Inc | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Mil Milagros Inc | Discretionary donation | $30,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Discretionary donation | $25,000 |
| St Matthew House | Discretionary donation | $25,000 |
| Womens Lunch Place | Discretionary donation | $25,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Discretionary donation | $25,000 |
| Make A Wish | Discretionary donation | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston | Discretionary donation | $15,000 |
| Only A Child | Discretionary donation | $10,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Discretionary donation | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Discretionary donation | $10,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc | Discretionary donation | $10,000 |
| Broccoli Hall | Discretionary donation | $5,000 |
| Christopher Mitropoulo Memorial Scholarship | Discretionary donation | $5,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society Inc | Discretionary donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Doe
- Dana G Doe
- Charles F Doe Jr
- Barbara Doe
- Amy Doe Noordzij
- Deborah Doe Wamsher
Questions people ask
Does The Doe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1 and december 1.
How much does The Doe Family Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Doe Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Doe (Trustee), Dana G Doe (Trustee), Charles F Doe Jr (Trustee) and Barbara Doe (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Doe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and human services.