Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund

The Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund is a donor-advised fund administered by the Juneau Community Foundation, established to honor the legacy of Brian Douglas and Wythe Dornan. After moving to Juneau, Alaska in 1989, the couple became deeply engaged in community life through volunteerism, youth support, and environmental advocacy. Following their deaths in 1993, the Foundation was created to continue their commitment to service. In 2009, its assets were transferred to the Juneau Community Foundation, which now manages the fund and administers grantmaking activities with input from advisors consisting of family members and close associates. The primary purpose of the Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund is to support organizations that enhance the health, education, and welfare of individuals living in Southeast Alaska. The fund prioritizes programs that serve children, youth, elders, and individuals with special needs. Funding is intended to address demonstrated community needs through services, equipment, programming, or training initiatives that contribute to overall well-being and community development within the region. Eligible applicants are organizations that can demonstrate both a clear need and the capacity to implement activities aligned with the fund’s mission. The program explicitly excludes funding for individuals seeking support for college tuition or personal development expenses. Applicants must be able to articulate how their proposed activities will benefit target populations and contribute to measurable improvements in community outcomes. Past recipients must also submit a report on prior funding usage to remain eligible for future awards. The application process requires submission of a completed fillable PDF application form via email to the Juneau Community Foundation. Applicants may include up to three additional pages to supplement their responses. Required application components include organizational information, a description of the organization’s mission and population served, a detailed funding request outlining the intended use of funds, a project narrative with timeline and responsible personnel, and a justification explaining the anticipated community impact and evaluation metrics. A proposed budget and disclosure of other funding sources are also required. Applications open annually on April 1 and are due by June 1. The review process is conducted by designated advisors to the fund, who evaluate submissions based on need, alignment with the fund’s objectives, and the quality and feasibility of proposed activities. Grant awards are typically announced by September 1. Funded projects are generally expected to take place in the fall or during the following calendar year, depending on project timelines and scope. Award amounts typically range from 200 to 4000 dollars, with a maximum award not exceeding 5000 dollars. Funding decisions are contingent on the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants. There is no stated requirement for cost sharing or matching funds. Grant recipients are required to submit a status report by May 1 of the following year, detailing progress and use of funds, in order to maintain eligibility for future funding cycles. For questions or assistance with the application, applicants may contact the Juneau Community Foundation via email at grants@juneaucf.org or by phone at 907-523-5450. The Foundation also provides support for donors interested in contributing to the fund through various methods, including credit card, check, stock transfers, or planned giving. The program operates on an annual cycle and continues to rely on community contributions to sustain its grantmaking activities.

Demonstrate clear community need, align proposal with health education and welfare goals, and provide measurable outcomes and strong justification for funding.