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Doerr Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in JACKSONVILLE, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is R Chris Doerr. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $217K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of religion. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida and Tennessee. According to available records, Doerr Foundation Inc. has made 44 grants totaling $158K, with a median grant of $625. The foundation has distributed between $50K and $55K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $55K distributed across 13 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $25K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Missouri, New York, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Doerr Foundation Inc. reported 44 individual grants totaling $158,100 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $625. Half of those grants fell between $500 and $3,250. Its largest single grant in the record was $25,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $57,724 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in FL (25 of 44), followed by NY (4) and RI (3). In total the foundation's grantees span 9 states. Of its 22 distinct grantees, 55 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra ($75,000), Washington University ($25,000) and League Of American Orchestras ($21,500).
Computed from 44 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 9 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Doerr Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of religion. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, MO, NY.
Doerr Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $158K across 44 grants. The median grant size is $625, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $25K.
Doerr Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Doerr Foundation Inc. is headquartered in JACKSONVILLE, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie J Doerr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristina N Doerr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| R Chris Doerr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allison J Doerr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$58K
Total Assets
$988K
Fair Market Value
$988K
Net Worth
$988K
Grants Paid
$50K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$24K
Distribution Amount
$47K
Total: $961K
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$158K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$625
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoodwillGENERAL FUND | Jacksonville, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jacksonville Symphony OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| League Of American OrchestrasGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| EdesiaGENERAL SUPPORT | North Kingstown, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Washington UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Christ'S Cupboard Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | St Johns, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of MichiganGENERAL SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $750 | 2023 |
| WjctGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| St Augustine Music FestivalGENERAL SUPPORT | St Augustine, FL | $350 | 2023 |
| San Marco Chamber Music SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $250 | 2023 |
| Sulzbacher CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Mission HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville Beach, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Ms51 School Parent Association Brooklyn NyGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |
| City Rescue MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $500 | 2020 |
| Meals On WheelsGENERAL FUND | Arlington, VA | $500 | 2020 |
| Soles 4 SoulsGENERAL SUPPORT | Old Hickory, TN | $500 | 2020 |
| Pace Center For GirlsGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $500 | 2020 |
| Nashville SymphonyGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $250 | 2020 |
| Goodwill JacksonvilleGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $250 | 2020 |
| Safe Haven Family ShelterGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $250 | 2020 |