Danica Childrens Foundation
Danica Childrens Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $5K.
Danica Childrens Foundation at a glance
In short: Danica Childrens Foundation gave $33K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,500
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,500
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $207,489
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Danica Childrens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teen Feed ($10K). Together the top 5 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Danica Childrens Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 263% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Feed Seattle, WA | Youth Street Outreach | $10,000 |
| E and F Youth Sports Des Moines, WA | Transition Support Program | $7,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | Set-up Program 13-18 Year Olds | $5,000 |
| Angels in Sport Renton, WA | Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Lopez Children's Center Lopez, WA | Scholarship Program | $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 | $207,489 | $7,505 | $36,893 | $32,500 | 5 | $33,899 | $5,299 | $12,905 |
| 2023 | $236,877 | $-1,362 | $20,106 | $15,000 | 1 | $16,405 | $6,497 | $12,612 |
| 2022 | $258,345 | $7,891 | $20,177 | $15,000 | 2 | $16,497 | $4,213 | $13,613 |
| 2021 | $270,631 | $7,847 | $5,071 | — | — | $1,341 | $4,117 | $14,457 |
| 2020 | $267,855 | $45,163 | $26,518 | $17,000 | 4 | — | $41,755 | $12,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Danica Childrens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Danica Childrens Foundation is led by Frances Ann Hayes, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frances Ann Hayes
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Trench
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Todaro
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Todaro
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Hayes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/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 Danica Childrens Foundation
How much does Danica Childrens Foundation give each year?
Danica Childrens Foundation gave $33K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is Danica Childrens Foundation's typical grant size?
Danica Childrens Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Danica Childrens Foundation give grants?
Danica Childrens Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Danica Childrens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Danica Childrens Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Danica Childrens Foundation's largest grantees?
Danica Childrens Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Teen Feed ($10,000), E and F Youth Sports ($7,500) and YMCA of Greater Seattle ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Danica Childrens Foundation?
Danica Childrens Foundation reported $207K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Danica Childrens Foundation's EIN?
Danica Childrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0029536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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