Dangerfield Family Foundation
The Dangerfield Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, New York, and Virginia.
Dangerfield Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dangerfield Family Foundation gave $195K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,058
- +75.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,837
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,002
- Total assets
- $884,217
- -13.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% 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 Dangerfield Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dangerfield Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seton Fund of the Daughters of Charity ($50K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 67 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 10% to Georgia, 3% to Missouri, 3% to New York, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dangerfield Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 401% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $58K (2020) to $195K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Fund of the Daughters of Charity Austin, TX | Research and Technology needs for comprehensive women's health services as part of the Women First Campaign at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Lung Cancer Research | $20,000 |
| St John Neumann Catholic Church Austin, TX | St John Neumann Montessori Program | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $16,800 |
| Catholic Diocese of Austin Austin, TX | Encountering Christ Campaign | $15,000 |
| Cathedral School of St Mary Austin, TX | STEAM Scholarship Fund | $14,300 |
| St John Neumann Catholic Church Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $11,252 |
| St John Neumann Catholic Church Austin, TX | Stewardship Giving | $10,002 |
| The General Council of the Assemblies of God Springfield, MO | General & Unrestricted | $5,004 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research New York, NY | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
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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 | $884,217 | $79,951 | $218,512 | $195,058 | 18 | $205,848 | $67,487 | $51,274 |
| 2023 | $1,022,778 | $403,748 | $141,866 | $111,234 | 13 | $132,867 | $26,309 | $35,449 |
| 2022 | $760,896 | $18,843 | $148,552 | $116,556 | 15 | $132,426 | $15,729 | $42,119 |
| 2021 | $890,605 | $80,886 | $124,236 | $99,131 | 13 | $109,910 | $59,238 | $51,244 |
| 2020 | $933,955 | $42,955 | $87,026 | $58,058 | 8 | — | $22,652 | $47,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dangerfield Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health research and services, education and scholarships, and charitable events. Among its grantees, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Travis Association for the Blind says it empowers Texans who are blind or visually impaired by developing skills, building careers, and fostering independence. Dress for Success Austin describes its mission as empowering women to achieve economic independence through support, professional attire, and development tools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $195,058. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,002.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 to Seton Fund of the Daughters of Charity for research and technology needs for comprehensive women’s health services at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin; $20,000 to the American Cancer Society for lung cancer research; and $20,000 to St. John Neumann Catholic Church for its Montessori program. Other grants included $16,800 to an individual recipient Diego Catholic High School and $14,300 to Cathedral School of St. Mary, both for STEAM scholarship funds; and $15,000 to the Catholic Diocese of Austin for its Encountering Christ Campaign. Travis Association for the Blind and Dress for Success Austin each received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Grant Bughman, Elmer Dangerfield, Jillian Claire Dangerfield, Paige Dangerfield, Roberta Dangerfield, and Tyler Dangerfield as directors. Roberta Dangerfield is also listed as president, secretary, and treasurer.
Dangerfield Family Foundation is led by Roberta Dangerfield, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roberta Dangerfield
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elmer Dangerfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jillian Claire Dangerfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Dangerfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Dangerfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Bughman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dangerfield Family Foundation
How much does Dangerfield Family Foundation give each year?
Dangerfield Family Foundation gave $195K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 13 grants.
What is Dangerfield Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dangerfield Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,002, and its average grant was $10,837, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dangerfield Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Dangerfield Family Foundation give grants?
Dangerfield Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (9 grants) and Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does Dangerfield Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 28% of Dangerfield Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are Dangerfield Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dangerfield Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seton Fund of the Daughters of Charity ($50,000), St John Neumann Catholic Church ($41,254 across 3 grants) and American Cancer Society ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dangerfield Family Foundation?
Dangerfield Family Foundation reported $884K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $206K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dangerfield Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health research and services, education and scholarships, and charitable events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dangerfield Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Dangerfield Family Foundation's EIN?
Dangerfield Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4236701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dangerfield Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dangerfield Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dangerfield-family-foundation-morg_4bb847265df64b9ead18e192ca12025b
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