California Dental Association Foundation
The foundation's mission is to improve the oral health of all californians by supporting the dental profession and its efforts to meet community needs.
California Dental Association Foundation at a glance
In short: California Dental Association Foundation gave $1.6M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $322K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,612,455
- +1416.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $322,491
- +506.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $239,721
- Total assets
- $3,319,719
- -2.5% 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.
How to apply to California Dental Association Foundation
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from California Dental Association Foundation
CDA Foundation Dental School Wellness Grant
California Dental Association Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
CDA Foundation Webb Family Grant
California Dental Association Foundation
Amount
up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dental Materials & Supplies Grant
California Dental Association Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who California Dental Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Vocational and Career Counseling Service ($794K). Together the top 5 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2023) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Vocational and Career Counseling Service San Francisco, CA | Agreement M98427-7120 - California Workforce Development Board | $794,064 |
| Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine Pomona, CA | Agreement 22-10947 - California department of public health services | $321,058 |
| California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine Elk Grove, CA | Agreement 22-10947 - California department of public health services | $239,721 |
| University of Southern California on Behalf of Its Herman Ostrow School of Los Angeles, CA | Agreement 22-10947 - California department of public health services | $194,201 |
| University of the Pacific for Its Arthur a Dugoni School of Dentistry San Francisco, CA | Agreement 22-10947 - California department of public health services | $63,411 |
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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 | $3,319,719 | $2,770,863 | $3,438,139 | $1,612,455 | 5 | $111,758 |
| 2023 | $3,403,608 | $588,539 | $1,341,823 | $106,331 | 2 | $143,129 |
| 2022 | $4,082,159 | $2,304,774 | $1,179,645 | — | — | $31,507 |
| 2021 | $3,034,863 | $1,324,492 | $1,585,430 | — | — | $11,270 |
| 2020 | $2,978,514 | $1,286,473 | $1,225,445 | — | — | $25,475 |
About California Dental Association Foundation
Based on IRS filings
California Dental Association Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $112K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Dental Association Foundation is led by Mary McCune, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary McCune
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$191K (2023) → $200K (2024)
Richard Graham DDS
Chair
Trustee → Director, 2021
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Wong DDS
Director & Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Keating Dds Ms
Director & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda J. Seifert Esq.
Outside Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Barnes DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Reed DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela Garces
Outside Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priyadarshini Agrawal DMD
Director
Associate Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisa Chavez DDS
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Sanderson DDS
Director Liaison
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Greenwald DDS
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Dubois
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amir Kazim DDS
Associate Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alma Clark DDS
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Nowlen DDS
Associate Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Santos Cortez Jr. DDS
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: John E. Taylor DDS (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrea Akabike DDS (2021–2023) — Associate Director
- Former: Jared Fine DDS (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Max Martinez DDS (2022–2023) — Director Liaison
- Former: Carsen Bentley DDS MPH (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sheila Brear Bds (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Debi Irwin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ronald Mead DDS (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Carliza Marcos DDS (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Glenn Showgren (2020) — Outside Director
- Former: John Blake DDS (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Teresa Yang DDS (2020) — Director
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 $200K, to Mary McCune (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about California Dental Association Foundation
How much does California Dental Association Foundation give each year?
California Dental Association Foundation gave $1.6M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $106K across 2 grants.
What is California Dental Association Foundation's typical grant size?
California Dental Association Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $239,721, and its average grant was $322,491, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Dental Association Foundation give grants?
California Dental Association Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does California Dental Association Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on California Dental Association Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are California Dental Association Foundation's largest grantees?
California Dental Association Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Vocational and Career Counseling Service ($794,064), Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine ($321,058) and California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine ($239,721), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Dental Association Foundation?
California Dental Association Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is California Dental Association Foundation?
California Dental Association Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is California Dental Association Foundation's EIN?
California Dental Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0411536. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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