D&K Foundation
D&K Foundation is a private foundation based in Millbrae, California. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $43,105, supporting charitable organizations that include local historical and community groups, media organizations, and nonprofits working on housing, food assistance, humanitarian relief, and open-space conservation.
D&K Foundation at a glance
In short: D&K Foundation gave $43K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,105
- +368.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +212.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,724
- +49.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $332,500
- +48.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to D&K Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Loree Lane, Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: (415) 292-2424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D&K Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Millbrae Recreation Departm ($5K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing allocates 97% of grant dollars to California recipients, 2% to New Jersey, 1% to Washington, DC, and less than 1% to New York. The listed grants are concentrated in California, particularly in the Bay Area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How D&K Foundation gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 344% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Millbrae Recreation Departm Millbrae, CA | Contribution to the general fund. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity San Francisco, CA | Contribution to the general fund. | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest San Carlos, CA | Contribution to the General Fund. | $4,000 |
| San Francisco Historical Society San Francisco, CA | Contribution to the General Fund. | $3,500 |
| KDFC Radio Station San Francisco, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,500 |
| SF Maritime National Historical Par San Francisco, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Medical Center Burlingame, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Millbrae Community Foundation Millbrae, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Millbrae Historical Society Millbrae, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332,500 | $153,232 | $45,082 | $43,105 | 25 | $45,082 | $9,232 | $13,105 |
| 2024 | $224,298 | $238,649 | $14,351 | $9,200 | 8 | $14,351 | — | $922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D&K Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the San Francisco Historical Society says it helps the public understand and appreciate San Francisco’s history, while the Millbrae Historical Society says it provides public access to the history of Millbrae through its museums. KQED describes its work as providing community-supported media and educational resources. Farming Hope says it provides job training, meals and groceries, and seeks to reduce food waste; Peninsula Open Space Trust says it protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in housing, humanitarian relief, and community support. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento says it builds locally in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Queen of Peace Foundation says it serves poor and underprivileged children through educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 25 grants totaling $43,105. Grants ranged from $5 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,100. Among the largest grants were $5,000 each to the City of Millbrae Recreation Department and Habitat for Humanity; $4,000 to Second Harvest; and $3,500 to the San Francisco Historical Society. Other grants included $2,500 to KDFC Radio Station and $2,000 each to KQED, UCSF, Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Millbrae Community Foundation, Millbrae Historical Society, Queen of Peace Foundation, and SF Maritime National Historical Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Massolo as CEO.
D&K Foundation is led by David Massolo, CEO on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Massolo
CEO
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 D&K Foundation
How much does D&K Foundation give each year?
D&K Foundation gave $43K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 8 grants.
What is D&K Foundation's typical grant size?
D&K Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,724, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does D&K Foundation give grants?
D&K Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (11 grants), Millbrae, CA (3 grants) and Redwood City, CA (2 grants).
Does D&K Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of D&K Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are D&K Foundation's largest grantees?
D&K Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include City of Millbrae Recreation Departm ($5,000), Habitat for Humanity ($5,000) and Second Harvest ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is D&K Foundation?
D&K Foundation reported $333K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D&K Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D&K Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D&K Foundation's EIN?
D&K Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1730945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does D&K Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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