California Dairy Research Foundation
To promote research and development activities that benefit California's dairy producers, processors, and consumers.
California Dairy Research Foundation at a glance
In short: California Dairy Research Foundation gave $3.9M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $771K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,857,174
- +292.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $771,435
- +292.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $268,798
- Total assets
- $3,771,216
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who California Dairy Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of California ($2.5M). Together the top 5 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 27 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How California Dairy Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 194% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $983K (2023) to $3.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of California Davis, CA | Research | $2,518,104 |
| CA Dept of Food and Agricult Sacramento, CA | Research | $937,435 |
| Dairy Cares Visalia, CA | Research | $268,798 |
| Sustainable Conservation San Francisco, CA | Research | $127,000 |
| Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo, CA | Research | $5,837 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,771,216 | $4,719,526 | $5,494,133 | $3,857,174 | 5 | $73,364 |
| 2023 | $2,782,439 | $2,041,138 | $2,184,950 | $982,546 | 5 | $22,922 |
| 2022 | $2,861,167 | $2,430,110 | $2,517,679 | $1,720,185 | 9 | $-4,277 |
| 2021 | $2,907,340 | $1,698,028 | $2,206,276 | $1,313,475 | 5 | $31,191 |
| 2020 | $3,267,824 | $1,924,788 | $2,028,253 | $1,261,126 | 3 | $20,343 |
About California Dairy Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
California Dairy Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Davis, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.9M. Net investment income was $73K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Dairy Research Foundation is led by Diane Denise Mullinax, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 3 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Denise Mullinax
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$179K (2024)
Josh Zonneveld
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Talbot
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Monteiro
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Slimko
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Comerford PhD
Chief of Science
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$132K (2024)
Kimberly Yarris
Executive Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Dante Migliazzo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Fernandes
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Alhelm
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chuck Ahlem (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Denise Mullinax (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Gregory Miller Pdd Macn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Wagner (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $179K, to Diane Denise Mullinax (Executive Dir.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Dairy Research Foundation
How much does California Dairy Research Foundation give each year?
California Dairy Research Foundation gave $3.9M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $983K across 5 grants.
What is California Dairy Research Foundation's typical grant size?
California Dairy Research Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $268,798, and its average grant was $771,435, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Dairy Research Foundation give grants?
California Dairy Research Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does California Dairy Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on California Dairy Research Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (5 grants).
Who are California Dairy Research Foundation's largest grantees?
California Dairy Research Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The University of California ($2,518,104), CA Dept of Food and Agricult ($937,435) and Dairy Cares ($268,798), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Dairy Research Foundation?
California Dairy Research Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is California Dairy Research Foundation?
California Dairy Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Davis, CA. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is California Dairy Research Foundation's EIN?
California Dairy Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0158417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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