Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6202911 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$9.2M
Organizations funded263
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$215.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NINA SHEPHERD |
|---|---|
| Address | 707 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES CA 90017 |
| Phone | 2134881122 |
| DOHENY@DOHENYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Ladepartment of Catholic Schools | Los Angeles, CA | Solidarity for schools, elementary schools | $425,000 |
| Doheny Eye Institute | Pasadena, CA | Vision research for all | $300,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | University support | $270,500 |
| Counseling Partners of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | High school counseling and support | $250,500 |
| Maryvale | Rosemead, CA | Seton house | $160,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Lmu summer arts workshop campership program | $155,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Housing & comprehensive services for homeless individuals & families | $138,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels Housing Alliance | Los Angeles, CA | Repurposing church property to provide affordable housing | $130,000 |
| Outreach Concern Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 2023-2024 elementary school counseling program | $122,000 |
| Claris Health | Los Angeles, CA | Medical care, counseling, support services, and education | $105,000 |
| Door of Hope | Pasadena, CA | Door of hope campership program | $100,000 |
| Mend Inc | Pacoima, CA | Access to food & social services for vulnerable LA residents | $100,000 |
| Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Empowering boyle heights residents through community programming | $100,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church | Los Angeles, CA | Campus perimeter security fencing | $100,000 |
| Covenant House California | Hollywood, CA | Emergency shelter/specialized services for youth experiencing homelessness | $95,000 |
| St Francis Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support for center programs | $94,500 |
| Salesian Family Youth Center | Los Angeles, CA | Salesian family youth center | $92,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women | Los Angeles, CA | Family services and children's program (fs&cp) | $90,300 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | Rosemead, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $87,000 |
| Archdiocese of LA Office of Restorative Justice | Encino, CA | Restorative justice | $80,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Basic needs and supportive services programs | $80,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | Sherman Oaks, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $80,000 |
| St Anne's Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | Supportive housing programs and services. | $80,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Elementary School | Inglewood, CA | Elementary school challenge 2023 - 2024 | $80,000 |
| St Camillus Catholic Center for Pastoral Care | Los Angeles, CA | Chaplaincy program LA. general medical center 3 units | $75,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | Santa Monica, CA | Food assistance to alleviate food insecurity in west los angeles county | $75,000 |
| Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Mentoring program | $65,000 |
| Harvest Home Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Transitional housing for pregnant women experiencing homelessness | $60,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | Homeboy industries 18-month reentry program | $60,000 |
| Kids' Community Clinic of Burbank | Burbank, CA | Dental progams for low-income children | $60,000 |
| Neurotalent Works | Pasadena, CA | Advancing autism and neurodiversity inclusion at work in los angeles | $60,000 |
| St Joseph Center | Venice, CA | Comprehensive community programs | $60,000 |
| St John's Seminary | Camarillo, CA | Refurbishment of the edward L. doheny library | $55,500 |
| Verbum Dei Jesuit High School | Los Angeles, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $55,100 |
| Shields for Families | Los Angeles, CA | 2024-2025 elementary school counseling program | $54,000 |
| Los Angeles House of Ruth | Los Angeles, CA | Lahrs bridge shelter program | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart High School | Los Angeles, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $48,000 |
| St Pius X - St Matthias Academy | Downey, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $48,000 |
| Bishop Mora Salesian High School | Los Angeles, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $45,000 |
| Cathedral High School | Los Angeles, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $45,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter | Los Angeles, CA | Trauma-Informed elementary school at good shepherd shelter | $45,000 |
| St Vincent Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Home-Delivered meals for low-income elderly | $45,000 |
| Bishop Conaty High School-Our Lady of Loretto High School | Los Angeles, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $44,000 |
| St Mary's Academy | Inglewood, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $44,000 |
| Fosterall | Glendale, CA | Foster family recruitment and retention | $43,000 |
| Junipero Serra High School | Gardena, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $42,000 |
| Alexandria House | Los Angeles, CA | People experiencing homelessness | $40,000 |
| Depaul USA Inc | Chicago, IL | Shelter & services for people experiencing homelessness | $40,000 |
| Holy Spirit STEM Academy | Los Angeles, CA | New building furnishings | $40,000 |
| Jesuit Restorative Justice Initiative | South Gate, CA | General support for jrji programs | $40,000 |
| Partnership for Re-Entry Program | Los Angeles, CA | Faith-Based rehabilitation program | $40,000 |
| Bishop Montgomery High School | Torrance, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $38,000 |
| Damien High School | LA Verne, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $38,000 |
| Mary Star of the Sea High School | San Pedro, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $38,000 |
| San Gabriel Mission High School | San Gabriel, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $38,000 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Monterey Park, CA | Programs serving youth in care | $37,500 |
| Bishop Amat Memorial High School | LA Puente, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $37,000 |
| Ramona Convent Secondary School | Alhambra, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $37,000 |
| Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School | Montebello, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $36,000 |
| Immaculate Heart High School | Los Angeles, CA | High school scholarship program 2024 | $36,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 263 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mend Inc | Pacoima, CA | Access to food & social services for vulnerable LA residents - year 2 | $100,000 |
| Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Empowering boyle heights residents through community programming - year 2 | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Basic needs and supportive services programs - year 2 | $80,000 |
| Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Mentoring program - year 2 | $65,000 |
| St Francis Center | Los Angeles, CA | Hunger relief and supportive services programs - year 2 | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles House of Ruth | Los Angeles, CA | Lahrs bridge shelter program - year 2 | $50,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships for 2025-2026 | $50,000 |
| Jesuit Restorative Justice Initiative | South Gate, CA | General support for jrji programs - year 2 | $40,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Los Angeles, CA | Dwcs workforce development program - year 2 | $35,000 |
| Fosterall | Glendale, CA | Foster family recruitment and retention - year 2 | $35,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women | Los Angeles, CA | Family services and children's program (fs&cp) - year 2 | $35,000 |
| Chrysalis | Los Angeles, CA | Chrysalis employment services - year 2 | $32,000 |
| Valley Family Center | San Fernando, CA | Child and family counseling program | $30,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Tuition awards program (tap) - year 2 | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Fighting hunger in LA county - year 2 | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Homework House | Azusa, CA | After-School tutoring and mentoring for vulnerable youth - year 2 | $25,000 |
| Servants of Mary Ministers to the Sick | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable nursing and spiritual care of the sick and/or dying - year 2 | $25,000 |
| St Barnabas Senior Services | Los Angeles, CA | Live well, feel well, age well - year 2 | $25,000 |
| Catholic Youth Organization | Los Angeles, CA | Catholic school sports programs - year 2 | $20,000 |
| School on Wheels Inc | Ventura, CA | Educational support for K-12 students experiencing homelessness - year 2 | $20,000 |
| St Louise Resource Services | Downey, CA | Health and nutrition benefits access for underserved populations | $20,000 |
| Eastmont Community Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operating/family support services - year 2 | $16,000 |
| Orthopaedic Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Pediatric orthopedic care year 2 | $16,000 |
| Braille Institute of America | Los Angeles, CA | Los angeles county child development program - year 2 | $10,000 |
| Tierra Del Sol Foundation | Sunland, CA | Volunteerism for adults with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Outreach Concern Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 2024-2025 elementary school counseling program | $3,000 |
| Counseling Partners of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 2024-2025 elemtary school additional counselers | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,165,596 | 290 |
| 2023 | $8,274,150 | 309 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543079349101259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6202911
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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