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Dart Foundation is a private corporation based in MASON, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. It holds total assets of $72K. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have decreased from $238K in 2010 to $61K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan. According to available records, Dart Foundation has made 315 grants totaling $13.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $1.7M in 2020 to $3.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7M distributed across 60 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.5M, with an average award of $42K. The foundation has supported 229 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, New York, Florida, which account for 38% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$255K
Based on 188 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Dart Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 315 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NY, FL.
Dart Foundation has distributed a total of $13.2M across 315 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $42K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.5M.
Other limitations: No grants to individuals. Fields of interest: Education, engineering & technology, environment, science, youth, math, journalism, victims. Geographic Preference: Historically giving primarily in regions of CA, MI, WA, GA, NC, KY, IL, ID, MS, FL, TX, PA.
Dart Foundation is headquartered in MASON, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire T Dart | Vice President, Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Francis X Liesman Ii | Assistant Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arianna C Wooledge | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert C Dart | Chairman, President, Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth B Dart | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jackie Doak | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James D Lammers | President, Vice President, Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3.4M
Total Assets
$61K
Fair Market Value
$61K
Net Worth
$61K
Grants Paid
$3.3M
Contributions
$3.4M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$13K
Total Grants
315
Total Giving
$13.2M
Average Grant
$42K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
229
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityGeneral operating support for the Dart Center for Journalism. | New York, NY | $900K | 2023 |
| Abba'S Tables IncorporatedUpgrades to parking lot and outside eating area. | Ada, OK | $50K | 2023 |
| Haven HouseFacility expansion and improvement project. | East Lansing, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Potter Park Zoological SocietyNew veterinary facility. | Lansing, MI | $500K | 2023 |
| Impression 5 Science CenterScience Center exhibit support. | Lansing, MI | $300K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of LansingExpansion of facilities. | Lansing, MI | $300K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of LansingRenovations to their kitchen and dining hall. | Lansing, MI | $250K | 2023 |
| Mid-Michigan Recovery ServicesExpansion of facilities. | Lansing, MI | $150K | 2023 |
| Lansing School DistrictLiteracy program. | Lansing, MI | $125K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Magic ValleyCombi Oven for kitchen. | Twin Falls, ID | $53K | 2023 |
| Cunningham Children'S Home Of Urbana IlExpansion of facilities. | Urbana, IL | $52K | 2023 |
| Common Ground MinistriesTransportation vehicle. | Waxahachie, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Clare House IncDirect support for clients. | Lancaster, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Helping Mamas IncCar seats. | Norcross, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryFood for their "Prepared Meals Program." | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont IncHospital beds. | High Point, NC | $48K | 2023 |
| Mississippi FirstOutdoor learning center. | Jackson, MS | $46K | 2023 |
| Borrowed Hearts OwensboroClothing and basic needs for youth entering foster care. | Owensboro, KY | $42K | 2023 |
| Highfields IncSupport for strengthening families. | Onondaga, MI | $30K | 2023 |
| Michigan State UniversitySupport to music camp for those with disabilities. | East Lansing, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| All Faiths Food Bank IncGeneral operating support. | Sarasota, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Mayors' Feed The Hungry Program IncGeneral operating support. | Sarasota, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army - Sarasota CountyGeneral operating support. | Sarasota, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation And Development Council IncGeneral operating support. | Gaylord, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Child And Family CharitiesFacility expansion and improvement grant. | Lansing, MI | $750K | 2022 |
| Minnie'S Food PantryFood transportation vehicle grant. | Plano, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Public Action To Deliver Shelter IncFacility expansion and improvement project. | Aurora, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Wloc Clothes For Kids IncClothing and basic needs for youth in need. | Horse Cave, KY | $50K | 2022 |
| Lodi HouseFacility expansion and improvement projects. | Lodi, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| A Kid'S Place Of Tampa Bay IncTransportation vehicle and technology upgrades. | Brandon, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Thomaston Hospice Foundation IncFacility improvement grant. | Thomaston, GA | $48K | 2022 |