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Donant Foundation is a private corporation based in SACRAMENTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Norman Lien. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $572K. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Donant Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $599K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $195K in 2020 to $50K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $354K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $80K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 9 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.
Donant Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Donant Foundation has distributed a total of $599K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $80K.
Donant Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Donant Foundation is headquartered in SACRAMENTO, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael P Lien | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kimberly Lien | VICE PRESIDENT AND CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Darcy Ketchum | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Taylor Lien | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Debbie Boersma | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$85K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.3M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$50K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$181K
Distribution Amount
$143K
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$599K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future FoundationGRANT/OPERATING FUNDS | Roseville, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulGRANT/OPERATING FUNDS | Sacramento, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| St Francis High SchoolGRANT/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of America Greater SacramentoGRANT/OPERATING FUNDS | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Elk Grove Young LifeGRANT/OPERATING FUNDS | Elk Grove, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey High SchoolREY OF HOPE SCHOLARSHIP, GRANT/OPERATING FUNDS, GRANT/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | Sacramento, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Jesuit High SchoolGRANT/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | Sacramento, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| The Crocker Art MuseumGRANT/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Sierra Nevada JourneysGRANT/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Wind Youth ServicesGRANT/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| B Street TheaterGRANT PAYMENT | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Albie Aware Breast Cancer FoundationDONATION | Sacramento, CA | $8K | 2020 |
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