Dadefund Inc
Dadefund Inc is a Miami, Florida-based public charity that filed Form 990-EZ. Its stated purpose was to make grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving areas of need in the local community. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants and no assets, so the organization appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Dadefund Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $-23
- -100.1% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $500
- -100.0% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dadefund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Nw 3Rd Street 305, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: (305) 371-2711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dadefund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization described its grantmaking as serving the local community. Its listed 2020 grantees were based in Miami and Hollywood, Florida; Washington, DC; and Montgomery, Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Miami Foundation - Miami Forever Fund Miami, FL | Dadefund Distribution | $1,107,886 |
| Lauren's Kids Inc Aventura, FL | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
| Camillus House Inc Miami, FL | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
| Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services Inc Miami, FL | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
| Foundation for End-of-Life-Care Inc Hollywood, FL | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc Miami, FL | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
| The Women's Fund Miami-Dade Coral Gables, FL | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
| Voices for Children Foundation Inc Miami, FL | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation Washington, DC | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc Montgomery, AL | Dadefund Distribution | $96,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-23 | $500 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,023 | $29,705 | $2,408,127 | $2,259,886 | 13 | $12,211 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated its mission as “making grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in areas of need for the local community.” Its program description was to distribute grants to nonprofit organizations for the local community.
Its 2020 grantees included Camillus House Inc, whose mission describes providing housing and supportive services to vulnerable and homeless people in South Florida; Lauren’s Kids Inc, whose mission describes preventing sexual abuse of minors and supporting survivors and their families; and Voices for Children Foundation Inc, whose mission describes supporting children and youth in Miami-Dade County’s foster care system. Other 2020 grantees included People for the American Way Foundation, whose mission describes work on First Amendment freedoms and democratic values, and Southern Poverty Law Center Inc, whose mission describes work to advance racial justice and human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2020, Dadefund Inc reported $2,259,886 in grants across 13 grants. Five listed grantees each received $96,000 that year: Camillus House Inc, Lauren’s Kids Inc, People for the American Way Foundation, Southern Poverty Law Center Inc, and Voices for Children Foundation Inc. The 2021 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Rebecca Fishman Lipsey as president and CEO; Toby Douthwright as vice president for finance and CFO; Mary McKenna as chairperson; and Carol Farquhar, Ghislain Gouraige Jr, Adam Horowitz, and Richard Fife as board members.
Dadefund Inc is led by Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary McKenna
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Horowitz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Farquhar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ghislain Gouraige Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Fife
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toby Douthwright
Vice President for Finance & CFO
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gloria Rex Ortega (2020) — Vice President of Finance
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Dadefund Inc
What does Dadefund Inc fund?
The organization stated its mission as “making grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in areas of need for the local community.” Its program description was to distribute grants to nonprofit organizations for the local community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dadefund Inc?
Dadefund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Dadefund Inc make grants?
The organization described its grantmaking as serving the local community. Its listed 2020 grantees were based in Miami and Hollywood, Florida; Washington, DC; and Montgomery, Alabama.
What is Dadefund Inc's EIN?
Dadefund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0366144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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