Danielson Foundation
The Danielson Foundation is a private family foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1964. The foundation maintains offices at 410 N Michigan Ave, Suite 590, Chicago, IL 60611-4220.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+21.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$342K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
50
+2.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-2.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Danielson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Social Services
- Civil Rights
- Public and International Policy
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
Grant Range
$1,000–$37,000
Average Grant
amount: Not specified in available data
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York, and Idaho, with additional grants to recipients in Massachusetts, Washington, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $2,257,381–$2,600,000
- Total revenues: $438,282
- Total expenses: $319,844
- Total giving: $342,085
- Investment income and dividends: $53,293
Historical Trends:
- 2023: Assets $2,500,000; Total giving $345,000; 49 grants
- 2022: Assets $2,900,000; Total giving $340,000; 48 grants
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,127,108 | $2,585,281 | $2,480,889 |
| Revenue | $406,434 | $438,401 | $267,909 |
| Expenses | $354,588 | $310,981 | $430,971 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $349,343 | $349,063 | $351,927 |
| Net Investment Income | $176,422 | $209,866 | $35,831 |
| Distributable Amount | $150,218 | $122,610 | $136,188 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Shawnigan Usa Fund ($45,000), Barnard College ($20,000), Liberty Hill Foundation - Cassandra Fund ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $10,000 |
| ARTISTS SPACE INC NEW YORK, NY | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $10,000 |
| IMMATERIAL INCORPORATED BROOKLYN, NY | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $2,500 |
| INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART MIAMI INC MIAMI, FL | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $1,500 |
| J PAUL GETTY TRUST LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $10,000 |
| MUSEO REINA SOFIA FOUNDATION (USA) INC NEW YORK, NY | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $11,085 |
| SUN VALLEY SUMMER SYMPHONY SUN VALLEY, ID | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $5,000 |
| VIZCAYANS MIAMI, FL | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $5,000 |
| VIZCAYANS - GENERAL OPERATING FUND MIAMI, FL | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $7,500 |
| BARNARD COLLEGE NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT J VENABLE | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CANDIDA D BURNAP | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANDREA M SHAW | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RICHARD S MASSEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MASSEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SUSAN D PATTOCK | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
| DAVID C FUECHTMAN | ASST TREAS/ASST SEC | — | — |
Contact Information
- Telephone: 312-644-6720
- EIN: 36-2540494
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Danielson Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Arts, Culture & Humanities • Social Services • Civil Rights • Public and International Policy
How do I apply for a grant from Danielson Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $342,085 (2024) • Number of grants: 49 (2024) • Grant range: $1,000–$37,000 • Median grant: $4,000 • Average grant amount: Not specified in available data **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept applications. **Recent Grant Recipients (2023-2024):** • University of Chicago (Educational) - $37,000 • Shawnigan USA Fund (Educational) - $33,000 • Liberty Hill Foundation - Cassandra Fund (Social Services) - $20,000 • Santa Catalina School - The Ide…
Where does Danielson Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York, and Idaho, with additional grants to recipients in Massachusetts, Washington, and other states.
What size grants does Danielson Foundation award?
In 2024, Danielson Foundation awarded 50 grants totaling $342K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Danielson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Danielson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Danielson Foundation's EIN?
Danielson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2540494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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