Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation is a Los Angeles–based private foundation supporting welfare, health, education, and Catholic ministries; the site includes mission/mandate information, recent president’s messages (2026), and financial/grant information. The foundation publishes grant guidelines, award lists, and operates an online grant portal for applications.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based nonprofit—especially one serving Los Angeles County—focused on education, Catholic ministries, youth services, homelessness, food security, or related social services with a proven track record and clear local impact.
Good Fit
- • Programs operating primarily in Los Angeles County or elsewhere in California.
- • Evidence of work in education (K–12 counseling, scholarships) or faith-based community services.
- • Requests for program or general operating support in typical award ranges ($10K–$250K is common among mid-to-large awards).
- • Existing or potential partnership with local Catholic institutions or diocesan programs.
- • A history of stable program delivery and measurable local outcomes.
Geography
Observed giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in California (about 98% of dollars), with most activity focused on Los Angeles County despite grants appearing in a few other states at very low levels.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient set (263 distinct grantees) across education, health, homelessness, youth services and faith-based programs, and dollar concentration is modest (top five ≈15%).
New Applicants
The foundation posts guidelines and an online portal with first-time applicant instructions, and some new grantees were funded in the latest year (about 15 new recipients), so unfamiliar applicants have a visible submission route and occasional success.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
