The Douglass Fund
New Brunswick, New Jersey · EIN 227287311 · Private foundation
The Douglass Fund is a private foundation based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $1.5M in grants paid and $52.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 13 individual grants from this funder — $8.9M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Douglass Fund funds
The Douglass Fund's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers the State University of New Jersey STUDENT & PROGRAM SUPPORT | Piscataway, NJ | $1.4M | 2020 |
| Rutgers the State University of New Jersey STUDENT & PROGRAM SUPPORT for Douglass College | Piscataway, NJ | $1.4M | 2021 |
| Rutgers the State University of New Jersey STUDENT & PROGRAM SUPPORT | Piscataway, NJ | $1.3M | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from The Douglass Fund
The Douglass Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at douglassalumnae.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Douglass Fund
- Does The Douglass Fund accept grant applications?
- The Douglass Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Douglass Fund fund?
- The Douglass Fund's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Rutgers the State University of New Jersey. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Douglass Fund give in grants?
- The Douglass Fund reported $1.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 13 grants.
- Where is The Douglass Fund located?
- The Douglass Fund is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 227287311.
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