D3 Foundation
D3 Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, established in 2003. It directs resources to programs addressing hunger, access to safe drinking water, educational opportunities for young people, and employment and economic advancement in the United States, Africa, and South America.
D3 Foundation at a glance
In short: D3 Foundation gave $368K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 87% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $367,532
- +99.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,209
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,658,966
- +94.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 87% first-time grantees (27 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to D3 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says applicants should contact Samantha Schatte with a letter describing the potential grantee and outlining how the funds would be used. Grants are generally restricted to support for programs addressing the foundation’s stated areas of interest in the United States, Africa, and South America.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Samantha Schatte
Mailing address: 5330 Montrose, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (713) 491-4840
Website: https://d3charity.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D3 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Water4Wildlife Trust ($108K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($31,330), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 97 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports programs in the United States, Africa, and South America. Its website describes initiatives in Zimbabwe. In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; other listed recipient-state shares were 2% in California, 1% in Missouri, and 1% in Nevada. The filing lists an additional 32% under an unspecified state entry.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is D3 Foundation open to new grantees?
87%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 31 grantees (87%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $27K repeat.
- 6% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 565% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 588% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $368K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $368K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water4Wildlife Trust | Water4Wildlife Trust | $107,640 |
| Grace in His Hands Tomball, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Chancellor's Century Council support | $50,000 |
| Precinct4Forward Houston, TX | General support | $34,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $31,330 |
| Threaded Ministries Bryan, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| Laerskool Bloemfontein | School lunches and uniforms for students | $7,145 |
| Houston Cares Animal Rescues Houston, TX | Vetinary and foster care services | $6,000 |
| The Ranchers Ride Inc Houston, TX | General support | $6,000 |
| Acts of Mercy Foundation Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | General support for one beneficiary | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,658,966 | $1,187,311 | $383,158 | $367,532 | 36 | $372,833 | $56,032 | $63,373 |
| 2023 | $854,813 | $38,860 | $193,535 | $184,052 | 12 | $189,609 | $22,891 | $50,792 |
| 2022 | $1,009,488 | $1,084,442 | $346,358 | $337,632 | 17 | $342,285 | $1,296 | $40,704 |
| 2021 | $271,404 | $63,669 | $126,960 | $55,250 | 15 | $123,744 | $15,948 | $24,075 |
| 2020 | $334,695 | $92,068 | $144,052 | $73,297 | 17 | — | $54,272 | $16,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D3 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated areas of support include hunger relief, safe and clean drinking water, education for young people, and employment and economic advancement. Its website describes education, school meals, water wells, sewing programs, and dental services among its initiatives. It describes work in Zimbabwe, including school construction and repairs, a feeding program serving more than 200 students daily, and water wells and repairs.
2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. Texas A&M Foundation received $50,000 for Chancellor’s Century Council support; the grantee describes its mission as raising support and managing endowed gifts for Texas A&M University. Precinct4Forward received $34,000 in general support; the grantee says it works to improve Harris County families’ access to health care and education, among other goals. Every Village received $5,500 in general support; the grantee says it partners with people in South Sudan on safe water, healthy churches, and radio outreach. Other 2024 awards included assistance to indigent families and support for school lunches and uniforms.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, D3 reported 36 grants totaling $367,532. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $107,640, with a median grant of $2,750. Its largest listed grants were $107,640 to Water4Wildlife Trust, $50,000 to Grace in His Hands, $50,000 to Texas A&M Foundation, and $34,000 to Precinct4Forward. Other listed awards included $8,000 to Threaded Ministries and $6,000 each to Houston Cares Animal Rescues and The Ranchers Ride Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samantha K Schatte as president, Ali Williams as vice president, Andrew A Schatte as treasurer, Annette Clark Schatte as secretary, and Thomas Williams as assistant secretary.
D3 Foundation is led by Samantha K Schatte, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samantha K Schatte
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew A Schatte
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Clark Schatte
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Williams
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ali Smith Schatte (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about D3 Foundation
How much does D3 Foundation give each year?
D3 Foundation gave $368K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $184K across 12 grants.
What is D3 Foundation's typical grant size?
D3 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $10,209, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D3 Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does D3 Foundation give grants?
D3 Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants), Tomball, TX (3 grants) and McKinney, TX (2 grants).
Does D3 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 61% of D3 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For assistance to indigent families" (5 grants).
Who are D3 Foundation's largest grantees?
D3 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Water4Wildlife Trust ($107,640), Grace in His Hands ($50,000) and Texas A&M Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($31,330), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is D3 Foundation?
D3 Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $373K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D3 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated areas of support include hunger relief, safe and clean drinking water, education for young people, and employment and economic advancement. Its website describes education, school meals, water wells, sewing programs, and dental services among its initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D3 Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D3 Foundation's EIN?
D3 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0528919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does D3 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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