The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation | Grant Opportunities

Based in USA

The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation

Sarasota, FL, USAWebsite

About The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation

The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation funds nonprofit programs that strengthen the human spirit by advancing literacy and effective pedagogy, supporting humanitarian/children's health projects, and promoting ethics, character development, and grassroots leadership. Grants are typically modest and project-focused, awarded to both local Northeastern U.S. organizations and occasional national or international partners that demonstrate measurable improvements in moral/educational outcomes.

Annual Giving$509K(2023)

Focus Areas

Literacy curriculum and pedagogy improvement (K–12 focused)Character education and leadership training for youthEthics, moral development, and spiritual enrichment programsChildren's health & humanitarian relief projectsPrimary education program support (school- and community-based)

Giving Approach

Makes small-to-midsize grants on a rolling basis (typical awards $500–$25,000; estimated annual giving ≈ $509k). Primarily unrestricted or project grants; favors Northeastern U.S. nonprofits but occasionally funds other U.S. or international initiatives. Applications accepted year-round; institutional applicants may follow internal timelines.

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Current and upcoming funding from The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $500 – $25K

The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation Grant Program

Literacy & Education (curriculum and pedagogy, emphasis on literacy)Humanitarian Efforts (children's health, improving lives and spirits of communities)Ethics & Personal Development (moral/ethical/spiritual/physical well-being, character development, leadership training)+4 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a nonprofit organization. The foundation prioritizes organizations with effective/dynamic staff, passionate leadership, bias against bureaucracy, prudent management and governance, commitment to documented results and program impact assessment, plans for funding beyond the grant period, and a collaborative/partnership orientation. Programs should demonstrate innovation and tangible outcomes with lasting social improvement.

Deadline: Rolling basis (no fixed general deadline). Institutional applicants may have internal deadlines (example noted: Vanderbilt internal deadline Oct 10, 2024).

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $500 – $25K

Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation General Grant Program

Literacy & EducationHumanitarian EffortsEthics & Personal Development+4 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)). Preference for organizations with effective/dynamic staff, passionate leadership, low bureaucracy, sound management and governance, commitment to documented results and impact assessment, collaborative partnerships, and sustainability plans.

Deadline: Rolling (applicants may submit at any time); institutional/internal deadlines may apply in some cases.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $500 – $25K

Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation Grant Program

Literacy & EducationHumanitarian Efforts (including children's health)Ethics & Personal Development+4 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations. The foundation looks for organizations with effective and dynamic personnel, passionate leadership, a bias against bureaucracy, prudent management and governance, commitment to documented results and program impact assessment. Preference for requests showing plans for funding beyond the present grant period, programs promoting partnerships/collaboration, program innovation, and tangible long-term outcomes.

Deadline: Rolling basis (institutional/applicant-specific internal deadlines may apply; example: Vanderbilt internal deadline cited Oct 10, 2024)

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