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The Robert & Dorothy Doumar Foundation

Preselected recipients only Norfolk, Virginia · EIN 542017412

The Robert & Dorothy Doumar Foundation is a private foundation in Norfolk, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,600 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $700 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $17,150 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,15012$240,477
2024$12,60010$342,668

How to apply

The Robert & Dorothy Doumar 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Robert & Dorothy Doumar Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia10$12,600

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Virginia Opera
Norfolk, VA
Support of the arts$3,000
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Norfolk, VA
For Church$2,500
St Margarets School
Tappahannock, VA
For education$2,500
Junior League of Norfolk-VB
Virginia Beach, VA
To advance leadership of Hampton Roads women$2,500
The Virginia Gentlemen Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA
Resources for families with disabilities$1,000
Harbors Edge Foundation
Norfolk, VA
For assistance to the needy$400
WHRO Public Radio
Norfolk, VA
For support of public radio$250
The Doorways
Richmond, VA
Support lodging and non-medical services$250
The Cancer Center Foundation
Norfolk, VA
Emotional and non-medical needs of cancer patients$100
YMCA of SHR
Chesapeake, VA
Programs that support healthy mind and body$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Robert & Dorothy Doumar Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Robert & Dorothy Doumar Foundation give?

$12,600 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $700.

Who runs The Robert & Dorothy Doumar Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy M Doumar (PresidentTreasurer) and Charles Doumar (Secretary).

What does The Robert & Dorothy Doumar Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and health.

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