Doran Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Murray, KY · EIN 20-3474077 · reported 2023–2025
37grants reported
$5,000median award
$400lower quartile
$200smallest grant
$591Ktotal paid
5states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 5 of its 37 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $20K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
1121 State Route 94 W
Murray, KY 42071-4600
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murray State University Foundation DORAN ARBORETUM PLEDGE | Murray, KY | $75,000 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $75,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | Hollywood, FL | $60,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | Hollywood, FL | $51,000 |
| City of Murray CITY PARK RENOVATIONS | Murray, KY | $50,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | Hollywood, FL | $50,000 |
| City of Murray CITY PARK RENOVATIONS | Murray, KY | $50,000 |
| Murray State University Foundation DORAN ARBORETUM PLEDGE | Murray, KY | $50,000 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $35,207 |
| Murray State University Foundation ATHLETIC FUND | Murray, KY | $20,200 |
| Murray State University Foundation MSU MUSIC DEPARTMENT | Murray, KY | $9,234 |
| First United Methodist Church | Murray, KY | $7,800 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | $6,200 |
| First United Methodist Church | Murray, KY | $6,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Murray, KY | $6,000 |
| Murray State University Foundation DORAN ENDOWMENT ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | Murray, KY | $5,400 |
| Murray Independent School District | Madison, KY | $5,200 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center RENAISSANCE CAMPAIGN | Boca Grande, FL | $5,000 |
| Murray Independent School District | Madison, KY | $5,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center RENAISSANCE CAMPAIGN | Boca Grande, FL | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Heritage Scout Council MURRAY AREA FRIENDS OF SCOUTING | Louisville, KY | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Heritage Scout Council MURRAY AREA FRIENDS OF SCOUTING | Louisville, KY | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Heritage Scout Council MURRAY AREA FRIENDS OF SCOUTING | Louisville, KY | $2,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | $1,200 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | $1,200 |
| Murray State University Foundation DORAN ENDOWMENT ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | Murray, KY | $1,200 |
| Murray-Calloway County Need Line GENERAL PURPOSESNONCASH DONATION ON 9/14/23 OF FIREKING FIREPROOF FILING CABINET. NO BOOK VALUE. VAL | Murray, KY | $1,195 |
| Murray State University Foundation MEMORIAL | Murray, KY | $500 |
| Anna Mae Owen Hospice House MEMORIAL | Murray, KY | $400 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | $250 |
| Anna Mae Owen Hospice House MEMORIAL | Murray, KY | $250 |
| Bethlehem Cemetary Fund MEMORIAL | Eddyville, KY | $250 |
| Northside Baptist Church MEMORIAL | Alamo, TX | $250 |
| First Baptist Church MEMORIAL | Murray, KY | $200 |
| Murray State University Foundation | Murray, KY | $200 |
| Humane Society of Calloway County | Murray, KY | $200 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children MEMORIAL | Lexington, KY | $200 |
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