Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Incorporated
The Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation maintains an official website (dudleytdoughertyfoundation.org) with an applications portal and pages describing mission and past grants. Public records (Candid/FDO, Instrumentl) list the same URL and EIN 94-3418539, and the site lists contact email and trustee information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized U.S. nonprofits seeking project or general operating support in arts, environment, civil rights, women’s empowerment, youth or community health, typically requesting modest awards (~$5k–$15k).
Good Fit
- • Project or general operating requests in the observed program areas (arts, environment, civil rights, women’s issues, youth, community health).
- • Request sizes in the approximate $5k–$15k range.
- • Ability to submit a concise letter or email with the IRS determination letter before the stated six-week deadline.
- • Willingness to be a one-time or single-year grantee (foundation routinely funds new organizations).
Geography
Recent giving reached organizations across 11 states, with most dollars going out of the foundation's home state and the largest state receiving about 22% of 2024 dollars, indicating a multi-state/national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 20 distinct grantees (and 29 in 2022), with many different program areas represented and substantial year-to-year turnover, consistent with a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants is strong (high new-recipient counts in 2023 and 2024) and a public application route is published, so unfamiliar applicants appear likely to be able to join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
