Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for organizations whose work includes domestic-violence services, veteran well-being, Christian higher education, guide-dog partnerships, and faith-based mentoring.
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn at a glance
In short: Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn gave $863K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), top state Florida. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $863,230
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,952
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,727
- Total assets
- $18,882,543
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (19% 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 Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75000, Detroit, MI 48275-7874
Phone: (561) 961-6228
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gathering Christian Fellowship ($118K). Together the top 10 received $793K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 87 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and Virginia, at 19% each. California and Illinois each received 14%, and North Carolina received 13%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) 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 $36K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $55K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (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 $863K (2024) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $863K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gathering Christian Fellowship Irvine, CA | Support for Daily | $118,200 |
| Bridge Community Church Des Plaines, IL | Support for Daily | $117,250 |
| Grace Ministries USA Louisburg, NC | Support for Daily | $110,000 |
| Rosser Foundation Hampton, VA | Support for Daily | $100,000 |
| Life Christian Center Lewisburg, TN | Support for Daily | $93,750 |
| Community Action Stops Abuse Inc St Petersburg, FL | Support for Daily | $69,250 |
| Stone Ridge Foundation Altavista, VA | Healthy Veterans Community | $60,000 |
| Tarpon Springs Shepard Center Tarpon SPGS, FL | Support for Daily | $50,000 |
| University of Northwestern St Paul St. Paul, MN | Support for Daily | $49,454 |
| TMP Enterprises Inc DBO Joys House Omdoamaplis, IN | Support for Daily | $25,000 |
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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 | $18,882,543 | $1,469,481 | $1,258,696 | $863,230 | 16 | $871,642 | $984,627 | $983,910 |
| 2023 | $18,721,233 | $653,164 | $1,617,186 | $1,182,238 | 17 | $1,192,499 | $221,612 | $960,853 |
| 2022 | $19,707,341 | $2,073,194 | $1,914,199 | $1,433,132 | 22 | $1,443,243 | $1,621,044 | $996,544 |
| 2021 | $19,557,822 | $1,457,062 | $1,881,120 | $1,414,048 | 18 | $1,425,148 | $999,665 | $1,105,269 |
| 2020 | $19,949,288 | $694,487 | $1,748,690 | $1,330,387 | 14 | — | $248,352 | $1,041,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $984K for 2024 — 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 is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants include purposes recorded as “SUPPORT FOR DAILY,” as well as support for a “HEALTHY VETERANS COMMUNITY” and a “VETERAN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP.”
The supported organizations describe their work in varied terms. Community Action Stops Abuse says it challenges acceptance of domestic violence through advocacy, prevention, intervention, and support services. Stone Ridge Foundation says it works to help veterans return to productive leadership and address behavioral and mental health challenges. University of Northwestern–St. Paul describes itself as a nondenominational Christian university that integrates faith, learning, and living. Southeastern Guide Dogs says its mission is to transform lives through partnerships between people and dogs. Teen Challenge of Florida describes its work as faith-based mentoring, counseling, education, and job training for people with life-controlling problems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $863,230. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $118,200, with a median of $49,727. The largest grants included $118,200 to Gathering Christian Fellowship, $117,250 to Bridge Community Church, $110,000 to Grace Ministries USA, and $100,000 to Rosser Foundation. Other notable grants were $93,750 to Life Christian Center, $69,250 to Community Action Stops Abuse, and $60,000 to Stone Ridge Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Stoffels and Daniel Richardson as Co Fiduciaries.
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Richardson
Co Fiduciary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Richard Stoffels
Co Fiduciary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $54K (2024)
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 $54K, to Richard Stoffels (Co Fiduciary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn
How much does Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn give each year?
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn gave $863K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 17 grants.
What is Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's typical grant size?
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $49,727, and its average grant was $53,952, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn that year got $36K on average.
Where does Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn give grants?
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's top state is Florida, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (2 grants).
Does Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Daily" (13 grants).
Who are Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's largest grantees?
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Gathering Christian Fellowship ($118,200), Bridge Community Church ($117,250) and Grace Ministries USA ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn?
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $872K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $984K (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 Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants include purposes recorded as “SUPPORT FOR DAILY,” as well as support for a “HEALTHY VETERANS COMMUNITY” and a “VETERAN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's EIN?
Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5246298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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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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