The Gordon And Ruth Dougherty Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-4642848
Foundation Overview
Based in Long Beach, CA, The Gordon And Ruth Dougherty Foundation has awarded 177 grants totaling $644,536 to organizations in California, Maryland and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $235 to $50,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 46 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
97% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Long Beach (75%), San Pedro (9%), Modesto (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Gordon And Ruth Dougherty Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Hero Sponsor - Youth Of The Year Dinner | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $7,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Kids To Camp Campaign | 2024 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Bronze Sponsor - Gathering For The Grand | 2024 |
| Historical Society Of Long Beach | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Long Beach Camerata Singers | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Gala Support | 2024 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Reading By 'Q' | 2024 |
| Long Beach Symphony Orchestra | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Gala Support | 2024 |
| Memorial Medical Center | $2,500 | Modesto, CA, US | Long Beach Cancer League | 2024 |
| Musical Theatre West | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Broadway In The Park | 2024 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group Dba Peninsula Neighborhood Association | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic For Children | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support In Memory Of Richard Kempster | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $3,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Good Friday Breakfast | 2024 |
| Muscial Theatre West | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Event Support In Honor Of Marlene Temple | 2024 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Calvary Chapel Of The Canyons | $1,000 | Silverado, CA, US | Uganda Relief | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Camp Oakes Support | 2024 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $1,000 | San Pedro, CA, US | Silver Sponsor - Gathering For The Grand | 2024 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $6,000 | San Pedro, CA, US | Gathering For The Grand | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $7,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Kids To Camp Campaign | 2024 |
| Muscial Theatre West | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Broadway In The Park | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support Event At Alamitos Bay | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Beach Walk | 2024 |
| Memorial Medical Center | $1,000 | Modesto, CA, US | Dancing With Stars | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Hero Sponsor - Youth Of The Year Dinner | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $7,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Kids To Camp Campaign | 2024 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Bronze Sponsor - Gathering For The Grand | 2024 |
| Historical Society Of Long Beach | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Long Beach Camerata Singers | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Gala Support | 2024 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Reading By 'Q' | 2024 |
| Long Beach Symphony Orchestra | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Gala Support | 2024 |
| Memorial Medical Center | $2,500 | Modesto, CA, US | Long Beach Cancer League | 2024 |
| Musical Theatre West | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Broadway In The Park | 2024 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group Dba Peninsula Neighborhood Association | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic For Children | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support In Memory Of Richard Kempster | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $3,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Good Friday Breakfast | 2024 |
| Muscial Theatre West | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Event Support In Honor Of Marlene Temple | 2024 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Calvary Chapel Of The Canyons | $1,000 | Silverado, CA, US | Uganda Relief | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Camp Oakes Support | 2024 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $1,000 | San Pedro, CA, US | Silver Sponsor - Gathering For The Grand | 2024 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $6,000 | San Pedro, CA, US | Gathering For The Grand | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $7,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Kids To Camp Campaign | 2024 |
| Muscial Theatre West | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Broadway In The Park | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support Event At Alamitos Bay | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Beach Walk | 2024 |
| Memorial Medical Center | $1,000 | Modesto, CA, US | Dancing With Stars | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | 2023 Youth Of The Year Awards | 2023 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Gathering For The Grand | 2023 |
| Long Beach Library Foundation | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Reading By "9" | 2023 |
| Long Beach Rotary Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Memorial Medical Center | $3,000 | Modesto, CA, US | Dancing With Our Stars | 2023 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group Dba Peninsula Neighborhood Association | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $14,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $3,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Good Friday Breakfast | 2023 |
| Pbs Socal | $3,600 | Whittier, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Action Sports Kids Foundation | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Big Bang On The Bay | 2023 |
| Long Beach Medical Center Foundation | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Long Beach Cancer League | 2023 |
| Long Beach Community Foundation | $25,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Kids To Camp Campaign | 2023 |
| Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic For Children | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Long Beach Camerata Singers | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Long Beach Museum Of Art Foundation | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Long Beach City College Foundation | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $2,510 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Youth Of The Year And Support 9/16/22 Walk | 2022 |
| Catalina Chimes Foundation | $1,000 | Avalon, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children Today | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Big Bang On The Bay | 2022 |
| Fisher House Southern California | $4,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support And Geiling Remembrance | 2022 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Historical Society Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Cemetery Tour | 2022 |
| Long Beach Library Foundation | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group Dba Peninsula Neighborhood Association | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Joseph's High School | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $3,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Good Friday Breakfast | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Support And Gala | 2022 |
| Musical Theatre West | $2,250 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support And Broadway In The Park | 2022 |
| Long Beach Heritage | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Long Beach Rotary Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Youth Of The Year And Support 9/16/22 Walk | 2022 |
| Catalina Chimes Foundation | $1,000 | Avalon, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children Today | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Big Bang On The Bay | 2022 |
| Fisher House Southern California | $4,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support And Geiling Remembrance | 2022 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Historical Society Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Cemetery Tour | 2022 |
| Long Beach Library Foundation | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group Dba Peninsula Neighborhood Association | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Joseph's High School | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $3,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Good Friday Breakfast | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Support And Gala | 2022 |
| Musical Theatre West | $2,250 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support And Broadway In The Park | 2022 |
| Long Beach Heritage | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Long Beach Rotary Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Youth Of The Year And Support 9/16/22 Walk | 2022 |
| Catalina Chimes Foundation | $1,000 | Avalon, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children Today | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Big Bang On The Bay | 2022 |
| Fisher House Southern California | $4,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support And Geiling Remembrance | 2022 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Historical Society Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Cemetery Tour | 2022 |
| Long Beach Library Foundation | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group Dba Peninsula Neighborhood Association | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Joseph's High School | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $3,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Good Friday Breakfast | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Support And Gala | 2022 |
| Musical Theatre West | $2,250 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support And Broadway In The Park | 2022 |
| Long Beach Heritage | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Long Beach Rotary Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alamitos Bay Sailing Foundation | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Children Today | $1,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Fisher House Southern California | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Historical Society Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support - Historical Tour | 2021 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $1,750 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support - Legacy Project And Rotary Reads | 2021 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group Dba Peninsula Neighborhood Association | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St Joseph's High School | $10,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| In Deed & Truth Ministries | $2,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support - Legacy Project And Rotary Reads | 2020 |
| Long Beach Symphony Orchestra | $20,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $10,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| City Scholars Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St Joseph's High School | $50,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Memorial Medical Center | $1,500 | Modesto, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Peninsula Beach Perservation Group Dba Peninsula Neighborhood Association | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $7,125 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $6,800 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Historical Society Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support - Historical Tour | 2018 |
| In Deed & Truth Ministries | $2,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Long Beach Library Foundation | $3,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support - Legacy Project And Rotary Reads | 2018 |
| Long Beach Symphony Orchestra | $21,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| St Anthony High School | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $1,400 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| St John Bosco High School | $1,000 | Bellflower, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Children Today | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| American Gold Star Manor | $500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $7,150 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Annunciation Catholic School | $1,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Autism Partnership Foundation | $1,000 | Seal Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Aquarium Of The Pacific | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support - Pacific Visions Expansion | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $4,250 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Fisher House Southern California | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $6,450 | San Pedro, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Historical Society Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support - Historical Tour | 2017 |
| In Deed & Truth Ministries | $2,750 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Long Beach Library Foundation | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | $12,700 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support - Legacy Project And Rotary Reads | 2017 |
| Long Beach Rotary Scholarship Foundation | $235 | Long Beach, CA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Long Beach Symphony Orchestra | $13,961 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Musical Theatre West | $500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Peninsula Beach Preservation Group | $500 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| St Anthony High School | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $20,295 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Annunciation Catholic School | $1,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Annual Fundraising Campaign In Support Of General Operations | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,300 | Long Beach, CA, US | Cancer Research & Awareness | 2016 |
| Assistance League Of Long Beach | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Operational Support | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Long Beach | $1,750 | Long Beach, CA, US | After School Programs For Young People | 2016 |
| Children Today | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Fireworks On The Bay/general Operations | 2016 |
| Fisher House Southern California | $2,500 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support New Fisher House On The Campus Of Va Long Beach Healthcare System | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Homeless Veteran Cookie Delivery In Naperville, Il | 2016 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | $2,500 | San Pedro, CA, US | Revitalize Community Through Performing Arts | 2016 |
| In Deed & Truth Ministries | $2,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Medical | 2016 |
| Long Beach Library Foundation | $3,300 | Long Beach, CA, US | Public Support | 2016 |
| Long Beach Symphony Orchestra | $26,050 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support For Arts | 2016 |
| Long Beach Ronald Mcdonald House | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Musical Theatre West | $1,310 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support For Arts | 2016 |
| Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Operations | 2016 |
| St Anthony High School | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Support Athletic Department | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long Beach | $10,600 | Long Beach, CA, US | Healthy Living | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 95-4642848 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 7277 Long Beach, CA 90807-0277 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Gordon And Ruth Dougherty Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee/president | Craig Dougherty |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Evan J Dougherty |
| Trustee/secretary/treasurer | Jayne E Lastusky |
Forms 990-PF
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