Dammann Fund Inc
Dammann Fund Inc is a New York, New York-based private foundation that supports qualified charitable organizations operating programs in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, Virginia. Its stated focus areas are teen parenting programs that develop parenting skills in young parents and mental health programs that foster independent living skills for people with mental illness.
Dammann Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Dammann Fund Inc gave $496K across 151 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $495,875
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 151
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,284
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,021,939
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (10 of 151, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dammann Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The funder states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes online and paper applications and says a new application is required each year for single-program funding; for multiyear awards, progress reports are expected instead of renewal applications. The website lists a maximum of three consecutive years of funding, followed by a year off from applying. It also says a site visit may be requested during review.
- Review Cycle
- The website says applications must be submitted online or postmarked by June 30. It says final decisions are made in the fall and checks are mailed by December 1.
- Deadline
- The website says applications must be submitted online or postmarked by June 30.
- Next open deadline
- June 30, 2027 (Dammann Fund Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: 620 Fifth Avenue 2Nd Floor, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 956-4118
Website: https://thedammannfund.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dammann Fund Inc
Who Dammann Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Services of Westchester ($30K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
855 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 855 grants of 855 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder identifies New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, Virginia, as the regions where supported organizations operate. In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to Connecticut, and 9% to Virginia; California and Indiana received 3% and 2%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 151 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dammann Fund Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 151 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $496K (2025) to $589K (2021). In 2025 it made 151 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Services of Westchester Purchase, NY | Charity | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Village Milford, CT | Charity | $20,000 |
| City Living NY New York, NY | Charity | $20,000 |
| The Alex House Project Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $20,000 |
| The New York Foundling New York, NY | Charity | $17,500 |
| University Settlement Society of NY New York, NY | Charity | $15,000 |
| Building One Community Stamford, CT | Charity | $13,000 |
| North Shore Child & Family Guidance CNTR Roslyn Heights, NY | Charity | $12,500 |
| Project Renewal New York, NY | Charity | $11,000 |
| Insperica Inc Stamford, CT | Charity | $10,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,021,939 | $731,068 | $691,973 | $495,875 | 151 | $585,126 | $641,818 | $555,762 |
| 2024 | $4,982,844 | $817,623 | $678,772 | $512,625 | 175 | $595,295 | $713,793 | $550,935 |
| 2023 | $4,843,993 | $572,666 | $703,294 | $534,175 | 180 | $614,903 | $477,885 | $498,583 |
| 2022 | $4,974,621 | $1,123,566 | $700,520 | $498,125 | 172 | $585,575 | $1,036,114 | $514,978 |
| 2021 | $4,551,575 | $1,117,578 | $779,367 | $588,575 | 177 | — | $58,746 | $573,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dammann Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $556K for 2025 — 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 funder states that it is committed to supporting qualified charitable organizations working in one or both of its focus areas: teen parenting and mental health. Its website says organizations must be publicly supported charities, not private foundations.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of social-service work. Family Services of Westchester describes its work as social and mental health services for families, children, and individuals. City Living NY says it helps young people aging out of foster care transition to adulthood, while The New York Foundling describes services and support for children, youth, adults, and families. Building One Community says it serves immigrants and the broader community through education, employment, empowerment, and engagement. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the funder reported 151 grants totaling $495,875. Grants ranged from $125 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $30,000 to Family Services of Westchester; $20,000 each to Boys & Girls Village, City Living NY, and The Alex House Project; and $17,500 to The New York Foundling. Other notable grants included $15,000 to University Settlement Society of NY, $13,000 to Building One Community, and $11,000 to Project Renewal.
The website’s checklist calls for documentation of tax-exempt status, a current statement about the organization’s purposes and operations, an audit, the most recent Form 990 and schedules (or specified compensation information for organizations exempt from filing), an annual report if published, organizational and proposed-program budgets, a list of trustees or directors, and a conflict-of-interest statement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Penelope Johnston as president and director, Christopher M. Kramer as vice president and director, and Daniel Kramer as director.
Dammann Fund Inc is led by Penelope Johnston, President - Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Penelope Johnston
President - Director
President - Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President - Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Kramer
V.p. - Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel Kramer
Director
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathrine Penna (2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Dammann Fund Inc
How much does Dammann Fund Inc give each year?
Dammann Fund Inc gave $496K across 151 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $513K across 175 grants.
What is Dammann Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Dammann Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,284, across 151 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dammann Fund Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Dammann Fund Inc give grants?
Dammann Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (17%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (47 grants), Charlottesville, VA (23 grants), Brooklyn, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Dammann Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 151 grants with a stated purpose on Dammann Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (151 grants).
Who are Dammann Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Dammann Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Family Services of Westchester ($30,000), Boys & Girls Village ($20,000) and City Living NY ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dammann Fund Inc?
Dammann Fund Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $585K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $556K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dammann Fund Inc fund?
The funder states that it is committed to supporting qualified charitable organizations working in one or both of its focus areas: teen parenting and mental health. Its website says organizations must be publicly supported charities, not private foundations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dammann Fund Inc?
The funder states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dammann Fund Inc's EIN?
Dammann Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6089896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Dammann Fund Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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