Daffy Charitable Fund
Daffy Charitable Fund is a public charity based in Los Altos, California, that operates a donor-advised fund platform for charitable giving. Its members contribute to Daffy funds and direct donations to charities; in 2024, the fund reported 809 grants totaling $35.1 million.
Daffy Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Daffy Charitable Fund gave $35.1M across 809 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,129,437
- +353.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 809
- +192.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,423
- +55.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,560
- Total assets
- $334,483,489
- +145.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (37% 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 Daffy Charitable Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 221 Main Street 2061, Los Altos, CA 94023
Phone: (650) 209-5854
Website: https://daffy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daffy Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($3.3M). Together the top 10 received $13.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,044 grants of 1,199 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received the largest share of grant dollars, at 37%, followed by New York and Massachusetts at 11% each. Texas received 4% and Virginia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 809 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Daffy Charitable Fund gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2021) to $35.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 809 grants totaling $35.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | General Support of Mission | $3,345,997 |
| Muslim Community of Folsom Folsom, CA | General Support of Mission | $3,192,800 |
| Heroic Hearts Project New York, NY | General Support of Mission | $1,175,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, UT | General Support of Mission | $1,011,917 |
| The Earth Species Project West Hollywood, CA | General Support of Mission | $1,005,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support of Mission | $1,000,000 |
| The Infinite Node Foundation Palo Alto, CA | General Support of Mission | $700,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Support of Mission | $676,360 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | General Support of Mission | $586,081 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support of Mission | $536,871 |
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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 | $334,483,489 | $197,184,036 | $40,201,570 | $35,129,437 | 809 | $2,999,315 |
| 2023 | $136,151,980 | $104,423,818 | $9,746,992 | $7,741,269 | 277 | $-3,131,340 |
| 2022 | $20,202,721 | $18,765,502 | $3,659,381 | $2,660,640 | 101 | $-903,194 |
| 2021 | $9,088,563 | $9,459,488 | $224,321 | $118,999 | 12 | $-27,684 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Daffy’s stated mission is “to help people be more generous, more often.” Its program description presents Daffy as a platform intended to make charitable giving easier and more impactful for members.
The 2024 recipients reflect a range of charitable work. For example, Heroic Hearts Project describes its mission as providing hope and healing to military veterans, while The Earth Species Project develops AI to amplify the voices of nature. Silicon Valley Community Foundation says it works to address systemic inequities in the region, and Giving What We Can USA describes its mission as making effective and significant giving a cultural norm. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Daffy’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Daffy reported 809 grants totaling $35,129,437. Grant amounts ranged from $5,002 to $3,345,997, with a median of $11,560. The largest listed grants included $3,345,997 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, $3,192,800 to Muslim Community of Folsom, and $1,175,000 to Heroic Hearts Project. Other notable recipients included The Earth Species Project ($1,005,000), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($1,000,000), Central Fund of Israel ($676,360), and Make a Difference Ministries ($525,100). The listed grant purposes were “general support of mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam Nash as president; John Lilly and Minnie Ingersoll as directors; Edward Park as treasurer; and Lorie Lambert as secretary.
Daffy Charitable Fund is led by Adam Nash, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Nash
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lilly
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minnie Ingersoll
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Park
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorie Lambert
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alejandro Crosa (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tamatha Poalucci (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Daffy Charitable Fund
How much does Daffy Charitable Fund give each year?
Daffy Charitable Fund gave $35.1M across 809 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.7M across 277 grants.
What is Daffy Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Daffy Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $11,560, and its average grant was $43,423, across 809 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Daffy Charitable Fund give grants?
Daffy Charitable Fund's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (60 grants), San Francisco, CA (48 grants), Washington, DC (25 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (17 grants).
Does Daffy Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Daffy Charitable Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (809 of 809) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Daffy Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Daffy Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($3,345,997), Muslim Community of Folsom ($3,192,800) and Heroic Hearts Project ($1,175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daffy Charitable Fund?
Daffy Charitable Fund reported $334.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $197.2M.
What does Daffy Charitable Fund fund?
Daffy’s stated mission is “to help people be more generous, more often.” Its program description presents Daffy as a platform intended to make charitable giving easier and more impactful for members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daffy Charitable Fund?
Daffy Charitable Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check daffy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Daffy Charitable Fund's EIN?
Daffy Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3177440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Daffy Charitable Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/daffy-charitable-fund-morg_6ddb53d836c945d78bc590eef1d250fb
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