The Danos Foundation is a private, company-sponsored foundation based in Gray, Louisiana. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on strengthening communities where Danos Group employees live and work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$427K
+101.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$292K
+9.6% YoY
Grant Count
77
+45.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-24.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Danos Foundation supports nonprofit organizations addressing critical community needs with a focus on:
- Food security and hunger relief
- Housing stability
- Child welfare and family support
- Workforce training and education
- Human services
- Community development
The Foundation's mission centers on solving big challenges in the communities where Danos Group employees are located, supporting efforts that strengthen families and expand opportunities.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s & Distribution:**
Review Cycle
have awarded between $7,500 and $100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Danos Foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Montana
- Mississippi
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $427,184
- Total Revenue: $514,702
- Total Expenses: $299,455
- Total Giving: $290,955
- Net Income: $215,247
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax Status:
- EIN: 82-1346672
- Tax-exempt since May 2017
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $427,184 | $211,937 | $246,318 |
| Revenue | $514,702 | $241,754 | $231,009 |
| Expenses | $299,455 | $276,135 | $174,521 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $298,560 | $275,476 | $173,200 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $9,585 | $6,640 | $7,772 |
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
208 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mark Danos — CEO of Danos Family Investments and Board Chair of the Danos Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In February 2026, the Danos Foundation announced its largest grant distribution to date through the 2025 Danos GIVES program, awarding $735,076 to 35 nonprofit organizations across Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, and Texas. This represented both the highest total amount distributed and the greatest number of organizations supported in a single grant cycle in the Foundation's history.
Danos Foundation Awards Record $735,076 to 35 NonprofitsThe Foundation operates three primary programs:
**Danos GIVES** — Community grant program
**Danos WORKS** — Employee volunteer program
**Danos CARES** — Employee assistance program
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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