Dare Foundation
Dare Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. In 2024, it reported 45 grants totaling $937,414, supporting organizations including Jewish community, education, cultural, and philanthropy-related organizations.
Dare Foundation at a glance
In short: Dare Foundation gave $937K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $937,414
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,831
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $16,512,503
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (22 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (72% 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 Dare 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: 1801 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 845-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dare Donor Advised Fund ($400K). Together the top 10 received $801K.
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 225 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 25% to recipients in New York. The filing also reports 2% in an unspecified state category and 0% each in Arizona and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dare Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 45 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $317K (2020) to $937K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $937K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dare Donor Advised Fund Palo Alto, CA | General | $400,000 |
| Sorek Berkeley, CA | General | $125,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Chakara Accord, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Israel Democracy Fund Washington, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center Palo Alto, CA | General | $23,000 |
| Abraham Initiatives New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Burning Man Project San Francisco, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Leadareship at Kellogg - Recanati Program | General | $18,350 |
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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 | $16,512,503 | $991,603 | $1,136,421 | $937,414 | 45 | $956,414 | $807,096 | $829,685 |
| 2023 | $16,657,393 | $293,008 | $911,777 | $788,965 | 39 | $827,802 | $603,486 | $954,515 |
| 2022 | $16,538,449 | $454,141 | $1,053,461 | $889,505 | 46 | $897,755 | $333,306 | $843,631 |
| 2021 | $17,763,852 | $447,688 | $658,047 | $527,405 | 52 | $527,405 | $280,734 | $884,787 |
| 2020 | $18,192,293 | $-299,830 | $689,122 | $317,346 | 43 | — | $164,174 | $902,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $830K 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 organizations with varied missions. For example, Foundation for Jewish Camp says Jewish summer camps strengthen Jewish identity, develop leadership, and help ensure a Jewish future. Jewish Funders Network says it helps philanthropists maximize the impact of their giving by identifying needs, shaping responses rooted in Jewish values, and pursuing opportunities to address those needs.
Other 2024 recipients include Far Away Projects, which says it supports global social-impact projects and grassroots efforts; Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival, which says it brings the community together through films showcasing Jewish life and culture; and Hillel of Silicon Valley, which says it helps students connect with the Jewish community and Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $937,414. Individual grants ranged from $30 to $400,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Notable grants included $400,000 to DARE Donor Advised Fund, $125,000 to Sorek, $100,000 to Foundation for Jewish Camp, $50,000 to Chakara, and $25,000 to Israel Democracy Fund. The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Zack Rinat as president and Orli Rinat as chairman.
Dare Foundation is led by Zack Rinat, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zack Rinat
President
Designator → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orli Rinat
Chairman
Designator → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Buoymaster (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Glen Kohl (2020) — President
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 Dare Foundation
How much does Dare Foundation give each year?
Dare Foundation gave $937K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $789K across 39 grants.
What is Dare Foundation's typical grant size?
Dare Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $20,831, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dare Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does Dare Foundation give grants?
Dare Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), San Francisco, CA (9 grants), Palo Alto, CA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Dare Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dare Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dare Foundation's largest grantees?
Dare Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dare Donor Advised Fund ($400,000), Sorek ($125,000) and Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dare Foundation?
Dare Foundation reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $956K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $830K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dare Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Foundation for Jewish Camp says Jewish summer camps strengthen Jewish identity, develop leadership, and help ensure a Jewish future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dare 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 Dare Foundation's EIN?
Dare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1471194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dare 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Dare Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dare-foundation-morg_40130580ac7a4a60b00f0bcab83aad42
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