THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION
Long Beach, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
95-4642848
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in the areas of foundations and communication media. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $62,000 across 40 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
2
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST JOSEPHS HIGH SCHOOL
SANTA MARIA, CA
$62.5K
9%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LONG BEACH
Long Beach, CA
$56.6K
8%
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH
Long Beach, CA
$47.1K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$1.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION give?
THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,125. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $62 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include ST JOSEPHS HIGH SCHOOL, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LONG BEACH, and YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GORDON AND RUTH DOUGHERTY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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