Doctorbird Foundation

EIN 27-3900238 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in FL, VT, NY +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Doctorbird Foundation based in DE paid 22 grants totaling $1.6M to 20 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $17K to $300K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included VITAL COMMUNITIES INC, TRYALL FUND JAMAICA, and PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$26,626,398
Giving (latest yr)
$1,622,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
20
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Vital Communities Inc$300,000
  • Tryall Fund Jamaica$200,000
  • Planned Parenthood of Northern New England$200,000
  • Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasu$175,000
  • Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc$110,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$747,000 · 14 grants
  • Vermont$550,000 · 3 grants
  • New York$200,000 · 2 grants
  • Pennsylvania$50,000 · 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$25,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Vital Communities Inc
White Riv Jct, VT
General & Unrestricted
$300,000
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Colchester, VT
General & Unrestricted
$200,000
Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasu
West Palm Bch, FL
General & Unrestricted
$175,000
Tryall Fund Jamaica
White Plains, NY
disaster aid fund from Hurricane Melissa
$100,000
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
deserving students who cannot otherwise afford to attend SFC Scholarship Fund
$100,000
Tryall Fund Jamaica
White Plains, NY
disaster relief fund from Hurricane Melissa
$100,000
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc
Gainesville, FL
extensive landscaping project
$60,000
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc
Gainesville, FL
Oak Hammock Benevolent Fund
$50,000
Peaceful Paths Inc
Gainesville, FL
General & Unrestricted
$50,000
United Way of North Central Florida Inc
Gainesville, FL
General & Unrestricted
$50,000
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank Inc
Gainesville, FL
General & Unrestricted
$50,000
St Francis House Inc
Gainesville, FL
General & Unrestricted
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Doctorbird Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Doctorbird Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $1.6M. Individual grants ranged from $17K to $300K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include VITAL COMMUNITIES INC, TRYALL FUND JAMAICA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Doctorbird Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Doctorbird Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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