Private foundation · EIN 52-2136560 · Milton, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Doran Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $582K total, median $291K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$582K
Median grant
$291K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint John Vianney Catholic ChurchPrince Frederick, MDRoof replacement on the family life center$557K
St Bernadette's ChurchSilver Spring, MDGeneral operating funds$25K

About this foundation

Doran Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milton, Delaware, administered in care of Catherine J Doran, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Doran Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Doran Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $582K across 2 grants, a median of $291K.

Where does Doran Family Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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