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Dau Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Barbara Dau Southwell. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $536K. Total assets have decreased from $2M in 2013 to $1.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Michigan. According to available records, Dau Family Foundation has made 86 grants totaling $386K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $223K in 2022 to $164K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $50K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Michigan, Connecticut, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$68K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Dau Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 86 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MI, CT.
Dau Family Foundation has distributed a total of $386K across 86 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $50K.
Dau Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (460673275) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Dau Family Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara E Dau | President | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Ann Dau Conway | Vice President | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Melinda Kassen Esq | Secretary | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
86
Total Giving
$386K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TonalmotionEducational/Arts | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Piping Rock Scholarship Fund IncEducational | Locust Valley, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Bayview Association Of United MethodistEducational/Religious | Petoskey, MI | $41K | 2023 |
| The Frick CollectionEducational/Arts | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Green Vale SchoolEducational Purposes | Old Brookville, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Planting Fields FoundationEducational/Preservational Purposes | Oyster Bay, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| New York Yacht Club FoundationHistorical Preservation | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Old Westbury GardensArtistic Educational Purposes | Westbury, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Cold Springs Harbor LaboratoryMedical Research & Educational Purposes | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Children'S Scholarship FundEducational | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityEducational Purposes | Evanston, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Break Through New YorkEducational Purposes | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Groton SchoolEducational Purposes | Groton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Morgan Library & MuseumEducational Purposes | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Charitable TrustSupport for Families in Need | Tiburon, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Shipley SchoolEducational Purposes | Bryn Mawr, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Menninger ClinicMental Health Research & Education | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| The Wyndcroft SchoolEducational Purposes | Pottstown, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Harvard UniversityEducational Purposes | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Miss Porters SchoolEducational Purposes | Farmington, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| St Georges SchoolEducational Purposes | Newport, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth CollegeEducational Purposes | Hanover, NH | $1K | 2023 |
| The University Of ChicagoEducational | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Crooked Tree Arts CenterEducational/Arts | Petoskey, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of San FranciscoHumanitarian | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Chamber OrchestraEducational/Arts | Petoskey, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| National Review Institute 1955 SociEducational | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Art Instute Of ChicagoEducational/Arts | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Historic TrappeHistorical Preservation | Trappe, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness AllianceEducational/Preservation Purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| Little Traverse ConservancyEducational | Harbor Springs, MI | $250 | 2023 |
| New Yorkers For ChildrenFoster Care | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| 564 Park Avenue PreservationHistorical Preservation Foundation | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |