D a O Foundation
D A O Foundation is a private foundation based in Loves Park, Illinois. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Illinois and Louisiana, including recipients whose listed purposes include arts and science, education, support services, and environmental and nature programs.
D a O Foundation at a glance
In short: D a O Foundation gave $153K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. 44% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $153,200
- +19.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,575
- +19.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $2,471,542
- -0.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to D a O Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to contact Sarra Reichwald with a brief description of the need and intended use of support. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and gives preference to charities within the Rockford area community.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarra Reichwald
Mailing address: C/O Aircraft Gear 611 Beacon Street, Loves Park, IL 61111
Phone: (815) 505-1770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D a O Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Samaritan Fund ($55K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 84 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing states a preference for charities within the Rockford area community. In 2026, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 36% to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is D a O Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2025) to $153K (2026). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Fund Metairie, LA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Ram Rockford, IL | Arts and Science | $15,000 |
| Go Rockford Rockford, IL | Arts and Science | $14,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra Rockford, IL | ARTS | $12,700 |
| Boy and Girls Club Rockford, IL | Support Services | $10,000 |
| Severson Dells Nature Center Rockford, IL | Environment and Nature | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine Rockford, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Laurent House Rockford, IL | Art and Sciences | $6,500 |
| Rosecrance Behavior Health Rockford, IL | Support Services | $5,000 |
| Midway Village Museum Rockford, IL | Art and Sciences | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,471,542 | $192,022 | $171,571 | $153,200 | 16 | $153,200 | $192,022 | $157,340 |
| 2025 | $2,487,212 | $121,566 | $142,154 | $128,304 | 16 | $128,304 | $121,566 | $148,667 |
| 2024 | $2,426,565 | $197,050 | $147,789 | $130,870 | 19 | $147,789 | $180,131 | $138,258 |
| 2023 | $2,377,811 | $44,315 | $169,427 | $152,900 | 18 | $169,412 | $83,463 | $147,625 |
| 2022 | $2,516,862 | $232,694 | $149,261 | $133,200 | 15 | $133,200 | $216,648 | $152,772 |
| 2021 | $2,403,607 | $112,865 | $145,492 | $131,190 | 25 | — | $98,578 | $133,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D a O Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with a range of listed purposes, including arts, education, support services, and environmental and nature programs. Among its grantees, Rockford Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as building a permanent endowment for the benefit of the orchestra and its programs; Remedies Renewing Lives describes its mission as empowering individuals to renew their lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $153,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median grant of $5,750. Notable grants included $55,000 to Samaritan Fund, $15,000 to RAM, $14,000 to GO Rockford, $12,700 to Rockford Symphony Orchestra, and $10,000 each to Boy and Girls Club, Severson Dells Nature Center, and University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Sarra Reichwald and Leanna Reidy as trustees.
D a O Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Leanna Reidy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarra Reichwald
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amy Olson (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Olson (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about D a O Foundation
How much does D a O Foundation give each year?
D a O Foundation gave $153K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $128K across 16 grants.
What is D a O Foundation's typical grant size?
D a O Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,750, and its average grant was $9,575, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D a O Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does D a O Foundation give grants?
D a O Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (15 grants).
Does D a O Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on D a O Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Services" (4 grants).
Who are D a O Foundation's largest grantees?
D a O Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Samaritan Fund ($55,000), Ram ($15,000) and Go Rockford ($14,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is D a O Foundation?
D a O Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does D a O Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with a range of listed purposes, including arts, education, support services, and environmental and nature programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D a O Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to contact Sarra Reichwald with a brief description of the need and intended use of support. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D a O Foundation's EIN?
D a O Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6101712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). D a O Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/d-a-o-foundation-morg_4d9a6641d9304b3ca88df7043f629ac0
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