Private foundation · EIN 65-0390318 · Naples, Florida

Mary E Dooner 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: 40 grants paid, $862K total, median $22K. 60% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$862K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in FL
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fl Gulf Coast UnivFort Myers, FLContribution$75K
Neighborhood Health ClinicNaples, FLContribution$48K
Feeding Avery FamiliesBanner Elk, NCContribution$40K
Collier HarvestNaples, FLContribution$40K
Champions for LearningNaples, FLContribution$32K
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAContribution$32K
Shelter Abused WomenNaples, FLContribution$32K
Bonnie L Hayes Small Animal ShelterHillsboro, ORContribution$24K
Home Base ProgramBoston, MAContribution$24K
Habitat for Humanity - NaplesNaples, FLContribution$24K
Cancer Alliance of NaplesNaples, FLContribution$24K
Harry Chapin Food BankFort Myers, FLContribution$24K
Humane Society of NaplesNaples, FLContribution$24K
Humane Society of Avery CountyNewland, NCContribution$24K
Community School FoundationNaples, FLContribution$24K
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife IncSanibel, FLContribution$24K
St Matthew's HouseNaples, FLContribution$24K
Wee Waggin Rescur IncBonita Springs, FLContribution$24K
Youth HavenNaples, FLContribution$24K
Greater Naples YMCANaples, FLContribution$24K
YMCA of AveryLinville, NCContribution$20K
Pacific Community HealthNewport, ORContribution$20K
Save the WhalesNorth Fairfax Dr, VAContribution$20K
Golisano Children's Hospital of Sw FlFort Myers, FLContribution$18K
Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FLContribution$16K
Portland Rescue MissionPortland, ORContribution$16K
Boys & Girls ClubNaples, FLContribution$15K
Appalachian Regional Health FoundationBoone, NCContribution$12K
Children Advocacy CtrNewport, ORContribution$12K
Make a Wish FoundationBonita Springs, FLContribution$12K
New Media LearningSan Rafael, CAContribution$12K
The Alzheimer's FoundationNew York, NYContribution$12K
Health Care NetworkImmokalee, FLContribution$12K
Saving Grace Pet Food BankNaples, FLContribution$8,000
Liberty Youth RanchNaples, FLContribution$8,000
Linville Central RescueNewland, NCContribution$8,000
Baby Basics of Collier CtyNaples, FLContribution$8,000
Youth Right & Justice OrganizationPortland, ORContribution$8,000
Polk Equine Emergency RescueTryon, NCContribtuion$8,000
Naples Preschool of the ArtsNaples, FLContribution$6,000

By state: Florida 24 · North Carolina 6 · Oregon 5 · Georgia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Mary E Dooner Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Mary E Dooner 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 Mary E Dooner Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $862K across 40 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Mary E Dooner Foundation Inc give?

Florida (24 grants), North Carolina (6 grants), Oregon (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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