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Danaher Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. The principal officer is Adam Tursi. It holds total assets of $19.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $740K in 2011 to $26.6M in 2023. 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 District of Columbia, New York and California. According to available records, Danaher Foundation has made 323 grants totaling $39M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $2.5M in 2020 to $7.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $25.6M distributed across 204 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $4.9M, with an average award of $121K. The foundation has supported 146 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, South Carolina, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$386K
Based on 42 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.
Danaher Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 323 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, SC.
Danaher Foundation has distributed a total of $39M across 323 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $121K. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $4.9M.
Danaher Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Danaher Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$7.9M
Total Assets
$26.6M
Fair Market Value
$26.6M
Net Worth
$26.6M
Grants Paid
$7.9M
Contributions
$28K
Net Investment Income
$1.5M
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total Grants
323
Total Giving
$39M
Average Grant
$121K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
146
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic Scholarship FundCharitable | Gardena, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Yourcause LlcCharitable | Charleston, SC | $4.9M | 2023 |
| Save The Children FederationCharitable | Fairfield, CT | $1M | 2023 |
| Global Giving FoundationCharitable | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeCharitable | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Flight Nine AcademyCharitable | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| City Year IncCharitable | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer ResearchCharitable | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Feed My Starving ChildrenCharitable | Coon Rapids, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Girls Who CodeCharitable | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Greater Cleveland Food BankCharitable | Cleveland, OH | $20K | 2023 |
| Adopt-A-ClassroomCharitable | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversityCharitable | Washington, DC | $13K | 2023 |
| The Trevor ProjectCharitable | West Hollywood, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Posse Foundation IncCharitable | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Fishing SchoolCharitable | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Concern Worldwide Us IncCharitable | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Chinese For Affirmative ActionCharitable | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| SageCharitable | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Sexual Minority Youth AssociationCharitable | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationCharitable | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Immigration EqualityCharitable | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Emily Whitehead FoundationCharitable | Philipsburg, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Transgender Law CenterCharitable | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| America National Red CrossCharitable | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| Us Fund For UnicefCharitable | New York City, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial AssociationCharitable | Indianapolis, IN | $350K | 2022 |