Dandelion Foundation
Dandelion Foundation is a private foundation, based in Corte Madera, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4.8M. Net investment income was $85K.
Dandelion Foundation at a glance
In short: Dandelion Foundation gave $4.8M across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $796K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,777,733
- +327.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- -57.1% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $796,289
- +897.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Dandelion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund ($4.7M). Together the top 6 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 20 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2019) to $4.8M (2020). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund Cincinatti, OH | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose | $4,682,733 |
| SF Marin Food Bank San Francisco, CA | Human Support Services | $30,000 |
| Ceres Community Project Sebastopol, CA | Human Support Services | $30,000 |
| Share our Strength Washington, DC | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Youth in Arts San Rafael, CA | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Drawbridge San Rafael, CA | Art Programs for Homeless Children | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $93,931 | $4,789,774 | $4,777,733 | 6 | $85,390 | $55,021 |
| 2019 | $2,228,971 | $172,624 | $1,142,718 | $1,118,114 | 14 | $155,737 | $232,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dandelion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dandelion Foundation is led by Douglas S. Andelin, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Douglas S. Andelin
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy G. Siegal
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Dandelion Foundation
How much does Dandelion Foundation give each year?
Dandelion Foundation gave $4.8M across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $1.1M across 14 grants.
What is Dandelion Foundation's typical grant size?
Dandelion Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $30,000, and its average grant was $796,289, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dandelion Foundation give grants?
Dandelion Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Rafael, CA (2 grants).
Who are Dandelion Foundation's largest grantees?
Dandelion Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund ($4,682,733), SF Marin Food Bank ($30,000) and Ceres Community Project ($30,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Dandelion Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Dandelion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dandelion Foundation's EIN?
Dandelion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3019133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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