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Dana Sila Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is James M Forbes. It holds total assets of $35K. Annual income is reported at $95K. Total assets have decreased from $49K in 2019 to $22K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Oregon. According to available records, Dana Sila Foundation has made 89 grants totaling $325K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $42K in 2020 to $96K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $30K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dana Sila Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 89 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, MA.
Dana Sila Foundation has distributed a total of $325K across 89 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $30K.
Dana Sila Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dana Sila Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James M Forbes | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ana Monica Ryan | CFO & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$96K
Total Assets
$22K
Fair Market Value
$22K
Net Worth
$22K
Grants Paid
$96K
Contributions
$50K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
89
Total Giving
$325K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight Meditation Society - Retreat CenterGENERAL | Barre, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Buddhist Global ReliefGENERAL | Carmel, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Plum Village Community Of Engaged Buddhism IncGENERAL | Escondido, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation CenterGENERAL | Woodacre, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sacred Mountain SanghaGENERAL | Sebastopol, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Soi Dog FoundationGENERAL | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Livingdying ProjectGENERAL | Fairfax, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain EcodharmaGENEREAL | Lafayette, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Sarathchandra Buddhist CenterGENERAL | North Hollywood, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| New York Insight IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Orangutan Foundation InternationalGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Brooke Usa IncGENERAL | Lexington, KY | $2K | 2023 |
| Asia WildGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| OmprakashGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Polar Bears InternationalGENERAL | Bozeman, MT | $2K | 2023 |
| Compassion In World FarmingGENERAL | New York City, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Zen CenterGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Animal Legal Defense FundGENERAL | Cotati, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| East Bay Meditation CenterGENERAL | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Amazon ConservationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| GlobalgivingGENERAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Humane Prison Hospice ProjectGENERAL | Bolinas, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lion'S Roar FoundationGENERAL | Halifax | $1K | 2023 |
| Mercy For AnimalsGENERAL | Hagerstown, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Physicians Committee For Responsible MedicineGENERAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Dharma CollectiveGENERAL | Corte Madera, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| International Fund For Animal WelfareGENERAL | Yarmouth Port, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Bee And Butterfly Habitat FundGENERAL | Salt Lake City, UT | $500 | 2023 |
| Insight Meditation Center Of The Mid-PeninsulaGENERAL | Redwood City, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Animals Asia FoundationGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Insight La IncGENERAL | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cloud MountainGENERAL | Castle Rock, WA | $1K | 2022 |
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