Private foundation · EIN 95-6202911 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (Submission deadline depends on program area. Please refer to website at www.dohe) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 263 grants paid, $9.2M total, median $25K. 96% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: s. Institutions. No grants for publishing or production of books, television, films or radio programs, travel, advertisement or political purposes. No individual scholarships. No work outside of united states.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
263
$9.2M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
96%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Submission deadline depends on program a
Assets
$215M

How to apply

Application and guidelines located on website at www.dohenyfoundation.org Contact: Nina Shepherd, 707 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, Ca, 2134881122, DOHENY@DOHENYFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: Submission deadline depends on program area. Please refer to website at www.dohenyfoundation.org Restrictions: No grants to individuals or non-u.s. Institutions. No grants for publishing or production of books, television, films or radio programs, travel, advertisement or political purposes. No individual scholarships. No work outside of united states. Very few grants awarded for programs outside of los angeles county.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 263 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Archdiocese of Ladepartment of Catholic SchoolsLos Angeles, CASolidarity for schools, elementary schools$425K
Doheny Eye InstitutePasadena, CAVision research for all$300K
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CAUniversity support$271K
Counseling Partners of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAHigh school counseling and support$251K
MaryvaleRosemead, CASeton house$160K
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CALmu summer arts workshop campership program$155K
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CAHousing & comprehensive services for homeless individuals & families$138K
Our Lady Queen of Angels Housing AllianceLos Angeles, CARepurposing church property to provide affordable housing$130K
Outreach Concern IncSanta Ana, CA2023-2024 elementary school counseling program$122K
Claris HealthLos Angeles, CAMedical care, counseling, support services, and education$105K
Door of HopePasadena, CADoor of hope campership program$100K
Mend IncPacoima, CAAccess to food & social services for vulnerable la residents$100K
Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores MissionLos Angeles, CAEmpowering boyle heights residents through community programming$100K
St Vincent de Paul ChurchLos Angeles, CACampus perimeter security fencing$100K
Covenant House CaliforniaHollywood, CAEmergency shelter/specialized services for youth experiencing homelessness$95K
St Francis CenterLos Angeles, CASupport for center programs$95K
Salesian Family Youth CenterLos Angeles, CASalesian family youth center$92K
Good Shepherd Center for Homeless WomenLos Angeles, CAFamily services and children's program (fs&cp)$90K
Don Bosco Technical InstituteRosemead, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$87K
Archdiocese of LA Office of Restorative JusticeEncino, CARestorative justice$80K
Catholic Charities of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CABasic needs and supportive services programs$80K
Notre Dame High SchoolSherman Oaks, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$80K
St Anne's Family ServicesLos Angeles, CASupportive housing programs and services.$80K
St John Chrysostom Elementary SchoolInglewood, CAElementary school challenge 2023 - 2024$80K
St Camillus Catholic Center for Pastoral CareLos Angeles, CAChaplaincy program la. general medical center 3 units$75K
Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CAFood assistance to alleviate food insecurity in west los angeles county$75K
Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters IncLos Angeles, CAMentoring program$65K
Harvest Home IncLos Angeles, CATransitional housing for pregnant women experiencing homelessness$60K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAHomeboy industries 18-month reentry program$60K
Kids' Community Clinic of BurbankBurbank, CADental progams for low-income children$60K
Neurotalent WorksPasadena, CAAdvancing autism and neurodiversity inclusion at work in los angeles$60K
St Joseph CenterVenice, CAComprehensive community programs$60K
St John's SeminaryCamarillo, CARefurbishment of the edward l. doheny library$56K
Verbum Dei Jesuit High SchoolLos Angeles, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$55K
Shields for FamiliesLos Angeles, CA2024-2025 elementary school counseling program$54K
Los Angeles House of RuthLos Angeles, CALahrs bridge shelter program$50K
Sacred Heart High SchoolLos Angeles, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$48K
St Pius X - St Matthias AcademyDowney, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$48K
Bishop Mora Salesian High SchoolLos Angeles, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$45K
Cathedral High SchoolLos Angeles, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$45K
Good Shepherd ShelterLos Angeles, CATrauma-informed elementary school at good shepherd shelter$45K
St Vincent Senior Citizen Nutrition Program IncLos Angeles, CAHome-delivered meals for low-income elderly$45K
Bishop Conaty High School-Our Lady of Loretto High SchoolLos Angeles, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$44K
St Mary's AcademyInglewood, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$44K
FosterallGlendale, CAFoster family recruitment and retention$43K
Junipero Serra High SchoolGardena, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$42K
Alexandria HouseLos Angeles, CAPeople experiencing homelessness$40K
Depaul USA IncChicago, ILShelter & services for people experiencing homelessness$40K
Holy Spirit STEM AcademyLos Angeles, CANew building furnishings$40K
Jesuit Restorative Justice InitiativeSouth Gate, CAGeneral support for jrji programs$40K
Partnership for Re-Entry ProgramLos Angeles, CAFaith-based rehabilitation program$40K
Bishop Montgomery High SchoolTorrance, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$38K
Damien High SchoolLA Verne, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$38K
Mary Star of the Sea High SchoolSan Pedro, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$38K
San Gabriel Mission High SchoolSan Gabriel, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$38K
CASA of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CAPrograms serving youth in care$38K
Bishop Amat Memorial High SchoolLA Puente, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$37K
Ramona Convent Secondary SchoolAlhambra, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$37K
Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High SchoolMontebello, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$36K
Immaculate Heart High SchoolLos Angeles, CAHigh school scholarship program 2024$36K

By state: California 252 · Missouri 3 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1 · Colorado 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application and guidelines located on website at www.dohenyfoundation.org Deadlines: Submission deadline depends on program area. Please refer to website at www.dohenyfoundation.org.

How much does Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9.2M across 263 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation give?

California (252 grants), Missouri (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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