Dooley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dooley Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $839,093 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $610,000. 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$839,093
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$610,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $839,124 the year before.
40% 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 | $782,500 | 10 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $839,124 | 14 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $839,093 | 15 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Dooley 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 Dooley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $794,093 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation | General purpose | $610,000 |
| Friends Academy Annual Fund | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Dart | General purpose | $30,000 |
| The Greenvale School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| East Woods School Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Leadership Roundtable LLC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | General purpose | $17,293 |
| Planting Fields Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Waterfront Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Usher Syndrome Coalition | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Old Westbury Gardens | General purpose | $5,800 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Oyster Bay Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Preservation Long Island | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Raynam Hall of Museum | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Dooley
- Barbara Dooley
Questions people ask
Does Dooley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dooley Family Foundation give?
$839,093 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dooley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas E Dooley (President) and Barbara Dooley (Vice President).
What does Dooley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.