Doherty Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Doherty Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,316 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,967 and the largest $49,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$112,316
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,967
- Largest grant$49,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $98,750 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $98,750 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $112,316 | 12 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Doherty Family 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 Doherty Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6 | $78,247 |
| California | 3 | $17,153 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,916 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givemn | General support | $49,500 |
| Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | General support | $8,347 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | General support | $7,653 |
| Make A Wish MN | General support | $7,066 |
| Loaves and Fishes | General support | $6,934 |
| Nawbo | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| My Good Deed | General support | $4,500 |
| Susan G Komen | General support | $3,621 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $3,295 |
| Be the Match Foundation | General support | $1,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy E Doherty
- Valerie K Doherty
- William T Doherty
- Elizabeth D Doherty
- Michael G Doherty
Questions people ask
Does Doherty Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doherty Family Foundation give?
$112,316 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,967.
Who runs Doherty Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy E Doherty (Director), Valerie K Doherty (President), William T Doherty (Director) and Elizabeth D Doherty (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Doherty Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.