Private foundation · EIN 95-6096827 · Beverly Hills, California

Douglas Charitable Foundation

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: 21 grants paid, $6.1M total, median $100K. 81% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$6.1M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$121M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral$2.0M
St Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYGeneral$667K
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CAGeneral$500K
Motion Picture & Television FundWoodland Hills, CAGeneral$500K
Sinai TempleLos Angeles, CAGeneral$500K
The Regents of the University of CaliforniaOakland, CAGeneral$300K
Habitat for Humanity Greater Los AngelesBellflower, CAGeneral$300K
Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral$275K
The Anne Douglas Center - Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral$252K
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral$125K
Jewish Family Services Los AngelesLos Angles, CAGeneral$100K
Guide Dogs of the DesertWhitewater, CAGeneral$100K
Lacer Afterschool ProgramsLos Angeles, CAGeneral$100K
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral$100K
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles CountyGlendale, CAGeneral$100K
Deaf West TheatreNorth Hollywood, CAGeneral$50K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angles, CAGeneral$50K
The International City TheatreLong Beach, CAGeneral$30K
Concordia PlaceChicago, ILGeneral$25K
St John's Community HealthLos Angles, CAGeneral$25K
Hands Together - a Center for ChildrenSanta Ana, CAGeneral$25K

By state: California 17 · New York 2 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Douglas Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Beverly Hills, California, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Douglas Charitable Foundation 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 Douglas Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $6.1M across 21 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Douglas Charitable Foundation give?

California (17 grants), New York (2 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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