Daniel Family Charitable Foundation
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Osterville, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, child and family well-being, homelessness, food security, and public libraries.
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel Family Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,690
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,294
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $389,958
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Daniel Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 744 Sea View Avenue, Osterville, MA 02655
Phone: (617) 571-5851
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oyster Harbor Employee Scholarship ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 67% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Washington, DC (11%), New York (8%), Illinois (6%), and Georgia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Daniel Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $18K (2021) to $66K (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oyster Harbor Employee Scholarship Osterville, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $5,000 |
| Colorectal Fund Washington, DC | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,500 |
| Dana Farber Boston, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,500 |
| Heritage Museums Sandwich, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,112 |
| Smile Train Washington, DC | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,057 |
| Shriner Hospitals Boston, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,040 |
| NAMI Cape Cod and the Islands Hyannis, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,020 |
| Advocates for Children Carterville, GA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,010 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $389,958 | $16,156 | $51,360 | $42,690 | 33 | $42,690 | $3,659 | $27,787 |
| 2023 | $425,162 | $45,443 | $68,773 | $60,165 | 33 | $60,165 | $31,746 | $25,712 |
| 2022 | $448,527 | $35,757 | $65,236 | $60,010 | 33 | $60,010 | $29,428 | $27,786 |
| 2021 | $477,971 | $91,539 | $18,035 | $18,000 | 4 | $18,000 | $91,539 | $28,919 |
| 2020 | $580,981 | $8,976 | $65,501 | $65,501 | 25 | — | $18,412 | $24,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Smile Train describes its mission as providing people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts. Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness, while the Food Bank of the Rockies says it works to nourish people facing food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $42,690. Grants ranged from $103 to $5,000, with a median award of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $5,000 to Oyster Harbor Employee Scholarship; $2,500 each to Colorectal Fund, Dana Farber, and Northwestern Memorial Foundation; and $2,112 to Heritage Museums. Other listed recipients included Smile Train ($2,057), NAMI Cape Cod and the Islands ($2,020), Advocates for Children ($2,010), Pine Street Inn ($2,000), Rosies Place ($2,000), and The Greater Boston Food Bank ($2,000). The listed grant purposes are contributions for unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Dacey is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation is led by Susan M Dacey, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan M Dacey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce B Daniel (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Daniel Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Daniel Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 33 grants.
What is Daniel Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,294, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (7 grants), Osterville, MA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Hyannis, MA (2 grants).
Does Daniel Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Daniel Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oyster Harbor Employee Scholarship ($5,000), Colorectal Fund ($2,500) and Dana Farber ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel Family Charitable Foundation?
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation reported $390K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Smile Train describes its mission as providing people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Daniel Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7184819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daniel Family Charitable 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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