The Doe Family Foundation
Historical FunderWinchester, Massachusetts · EIN 26-6126856 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $90,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DOE FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANTMAKING C |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O THE STRACHAN GROUP MORGAN, STANLEY 28 STATE ST 26FL, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6175709425 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN SUBMISSION ABOUT NATURE OF GRANT REQUEST WITH RELATIVE SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION RE: 501(C)(3) STATUS AND ANY OTHER RELATED SUPPORT DOCUMENTS FOR THE REQUEST. IF APPLICABLE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, THE NEED AND THE TARGET POPULATION, INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAPABILITY OF THE LEADERSHIP TO IMPLEMENT THE PROPOSED PROJECT, SHORT AND LONG TERM OUTCOMES ANTICIPATED AND PLANS FOR ASSESSING ACHIEVEMENTS, A STATEMENT ABOUT THE TOTAL AGENCY BUDGET AND PROJECT BUDGET, AND A STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER FUNDING SOURCES |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1 AND DECEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A RECOGNIZED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION |
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
16% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $550,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $500,000 |
| St Francis House | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod | Mashpee, MA | Discretionary donation | $250,000 |
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | Discretionary donation | $100,000 |
| Family Aid Boston | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $100,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | Manchester, NH | Discretionary donation | $90,000 |
| American Red Cross | Melrose, MA | Discretionary donation | $85,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Cape Cod Council of Churches | Hyannis, MA | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Housing Families | Malden, MA | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Lovin Spoonfuls | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Newton, MA | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Victory Programs Inc | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $50,000 |
| Mil Milagros Inc | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $30,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Roxbury, MA | Discretionary donation | $25,000 |
| St Matthew House | Naples, FL | Discretionary donation | $25,000 |
| Womens Lunch Place | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $25,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Discretionary donation | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $15,000 |
| Only a Child | Boston, MA | Discretionary donation | $10,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Brattleboro, VT | Discretionary donation | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Discretionary donation | $10,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc | Falmouth, MA | Discretionary donation | $10,000 |
| Broccoli Hall | Sudbury, MA | Discretionary donation | $5,000 |
| Christopher Mitropoulo Memorial Scholarship | Winchester, MA | Discretionary donation | $5,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society Inc | Lincoln, MA | Discretionary donation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,625,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $2,225,001 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100842
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6126856
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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