Private foundation · EIN 26-0320343 · New Richmond, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tom and Patty Doar Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $370K total, median $5,000. 32% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$370K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, ILProgram support$50K
Grace PlaceNew Richmond, WIProgram support$40K
Habitat for Humanity of Collier CountyNaples, FLProgram support$35K
The RetreatWayzata, MNProgram support$35K
Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence IncRiver Falls, WIProgram support$35K
Five Loaves IncNew Richmond, WIProgram support$22K
Family Resource CenterBaldwin, WIProgram support$20K
Free Clinic of Pierce and St Croix CountiesRiver Falls, WIProgram support$20K
New Richmond Area Center LtdNew Richmond, WIProgram support$18K
Family MeansStillwater, MNProgram support$15K
Midway Contemporary ArtMinneapolis, MNProgram support$7,500
New Richmond High SchoolNew Richmond, WIProgram support$6,500
Transcending Through EducationProvidence, RIProgram support$6,500
Nashoba Brooks SchoolConcord, MAProgram support$5,000
Northwood Technical College FoundatRice Lake, WIProgram support$5,000
Runway for RecoveryNewburyport, MAProgram support$5,000
The DeerfieldNew Richmond, WIProgram support$5,000
The Fenn SchoolConcord, MAProgram support$5,000
West CapGlenwood City, WIProgram support$5,000
Newton Food PantryNewton, MAProgram support$3,500
Horizons for Homeless ChildrenRoxbury, MAProgram support$3,000
Kelly Brush FoundationBurlington, VTProgram support$3,000
The Second Step IncNewtonville, MAProgram support$3,000
Yw BostonBoston, MAProgram support$3,000
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNProgram support$3,000
Horizons at Dedham County Day SchooDedham, MAProgram support$2,500
Lake Country School Montessori Learning EnvironmentsMinneapolis, MNProgram support$2,000
Boston Childrens Hospital TrustBoston, MAProgram support$2,000
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesChicago, ILProgram support$2,000
Breck SchoolGolden Valley, MNProgram support$1,500
Constellation FundMinneapolis, MNProgram support$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 10 · Minnesota 7 · Illinois 2 · Florida 1 · Massachusetts 9 · Rhode Island 1

About this foundation

Tom and Patty Doar Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New Richmond, Wisconsin, administered in care of Patrick Doar, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tom and Patty Doar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Tom and Patty Doar Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $370K across 31 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Tom and Patty Doar Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (10 grants), Minnesota (7 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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