Daniel Foundation
Daniel Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Gulfport, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $158K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $6K.
Daniel Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $567.625), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,541
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $568
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $175
- Total assets
- $158,060
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Daniel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feed My Sheep ($2K). Together the top 7 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($779), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Daniel Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $7K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed My Sheep Gulfport, MS | Assitance to Dis-Disadvantaged Persons - Meals | $2,416 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $779 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Social Empowerment | $766 |
| St Jude Children Hospital Baton Rouge, LA | Medical Assistance and Programs | $250 |
| Mosaic Minitries Ocean Springs, MS | Family Support Fund | $100 |
| Ohr Okeefe Museum Biloxi, MS | Support for the Humanities | $90 |
| Leslie Done Gulfport, MS | Fund Raising Fund - Medical Support | $90 |
| Petal Primary School Petal, MS | School Supply Fund | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,060 | $20 | $17,824 | $4,541 | 8 | $4,541 | $5,515 |
| 2024 | $149,466 | $1,832 | $16,475 | $3,911 | 7 | $3,911 | $12,294 |
| 2023 | $151,815 | $7,113 | $15,523 | $4,617 | 8 | $4,617 | $3,891 |
| 2022 | $161,025 | $23,451 | $12,532 | $7,436 | 9 | $7,436 | — |
| 2021 | $150,106 | $151,933 | $1,827 | $1,821 | 8 | $1,821 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Daniel Foundation is led by Danese Daniel, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danese Daniel
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Daniel
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Daniel Foundation
How much does Daniel Foundation give each year?
Daniel Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 7 grants.
What is Daniel Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $175, and its average grant was $568, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel Foundation give grants?
Daniel Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (17%) and Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gulfport, MS (2 grants).
Does Daniel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Daniel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Daniel Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feed My Sheep ($2,416), Compassion International ($766) and St Jude Children Hospital ($250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($779), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel Foundation?
Daniel Foundation reported $158K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20.
What is Daniel Foundation?
Daniel Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Gulfport, MS. It holds $158K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Daniel Foundation's EIN?
Daniel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1824915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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