Danker-Basham Foundation Inc
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. In 2024, it reported 22 grants totaling $500,158 to charitable organizations.
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Danker-Basham Foundation Inc gave $500K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,158
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,734
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,188,345
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% 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 Danker-Basham Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds. The filing lists Robin Ahlquist as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Robin Ahlquist
Mailing address: 4343 Anchor Plaza Pkwy, Suite 1, Tampa, FL 33634
Phone: (813) 321-7775
Email: rahlquist@mvpholdings.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Danker-Basham Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($167K). Together the top 10 received $438K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 114 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Florida (58%) and New York (33%). Smaller shares went to North Carolina (5%), Alabama (1%), and Mississippi (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Danker-Basham Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% 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 $405K (2022) to $517K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Contribution | $167,040 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $80,000 |
| Elevate Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $60,000 |
| First Tee of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $33,705 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Gary Koch Invitational Pro-Am Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $18,648 |
| Seminole Boosters Tallahassee, FL | General Contribution | $18,000 |
| Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Clearwater, FL | General Contribution | $17,765 |
| The V Foundation (Don't Ever Give Cary, NC | General Contribution | $12,500 |
| Arise Alliance Institute Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,188,345 | $1,221,933 | $533,684 | $500,158 | 22 | $500,158 | $512,933 | $391,692 |
| 2023 | $7,504,244 | $329,282 | $534,141 | $424,382 | 26 | $424,382 | $190,698 | $445,048 |
| 2022 | $7,701,578 | $276,165 | $491,684 | $405,478 | 22 | $405,478 | $169,235 | $459,920 |
| 2021 | $7,917,097 | $530,706 | $600,383 | $516,800 | 22 | $516,800 | $390,849 | $481,970 |
| 2020 | $7,985,774 | $270,602 | $543,511 | $459,500 | 22 | — | $206,396 | $473,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Danker-Basham Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $392K 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 grant recipients illustrate a range of supported work. Metropolitan Ministries describes its mission as caring for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Elevate Tampa Bay describes a relationship-based approach to supporting students, while Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay focuses on helping young people reach their potential. The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation says it provides academic, vocational, junior golf, and personal life management programs for disadvantaged children. Arise Alliance Institute describes its work as supporting mental wellness through research, clinician training, education, and access to therapeutic systems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $500,158. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $167,040, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest listed grants were $167,040 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, $80,000 to Metropolitan Ministries, $60,000 to Elevate Tampa Bay, $33,705 to First Tee of Tampa Bay, and $20,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay. Other listed recipients included Gary Koch Invitational Pro-Am ($18,648), Seminole Boosters ($18,000), Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation ($17,765), and The V Foundation ($12,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert D. Basham as president and Richard Danker as an officer.
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc is led by Robert D. Basham, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert D. Basham
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Danker
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 Danker-Basham Foundation Inc
How much does Danker-Basham Foundation Inc give each year?
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc gave $500K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $424K across 26 grants.
What is Danker-Basham Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,734, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Danker-Basham Foundation Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does Danker-Basham Foundation Inc give grants?
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (33%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (11 grants).
Does Danker-Basham Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Danker-Basham Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Danker-Basham Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($167,040), Metropolitan Ministries ($80,000) and Elevate Tampa Bay ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Danker-Basham Foundation Inc?
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Danker-Basham Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant recipients illustrate a range of supported work. Metropolitan Ministries describes its mission as caring for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Danker-Basham Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Danker-Basham Foundation Inc's EIN?
Danker-Basham Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3284079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Danker-Basham Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Danker-Basham Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/danker-basham-foundation-inc-morg_ea234a3c02a74d4bb503380329c323a1
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