Dart Group II Foundation Inc
Dart Group II Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland, filing Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
Dart Group II Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dart Group II Foundation Inc gave $297K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Maryland. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $296,750
- +58.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,489
- +79.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (66% 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 Dart Group II Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Elliot Arditti as the contact. Each application must include a description of the organization and the specific purpose of the request. The foundation considers all charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- None established.
- Deadline
- None established.
- Contact
Application contact: Elliot Arditti
Mailing address: 7315 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1000W, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (202) 293-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dart Group II Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Arc of Howard County ($40K). Together the top 10 received $247K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 13% to New Jersey, 7% to New York, 6% to California, and 6% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dart Group II Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) 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 $23K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $184K (2021) to $297K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arc of Howard County Ellicott City, MD | General Use | $40,000 |
| Autism Society of Maryland Columbia, MD | General Use | $40,000 |
| Forget Me Not Foundation Ridgewood, NJ | General Use | $40,000 |
| Casey Cares Foundation Columbia, MD | General Use | $27,000 |
| Treatment and Learning Center Rockville, MD | General Use | $20,000 |
| Jewish National Foundation Rockville Centre, NY | General Use | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General Use | $20,000 |
| Children's Inn at NIH Bethesda, MD | General Use | $15,000 |
| Camp Attaway Columbia, MD | General Use | $15,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation Silver Spring, MD | General Use | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are for the stated filing year. Assets were not provided for 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $7,392 | $303,398 | $296,750 | 22 | $296,750 | $2,102 | $11,386 |
| 2023 | $299,221 | $7,689 | $194,492 | $187,750 | 25 | $187,750 | $947 | $18,977 |
| 2022 | $488,024 | $8,877 | $192,714 | $185,250 | 28 | $185,250 | $3,704 | $56,145 |
| 2021 | $643,312 | $16,149 | $192,074 | $183,500 | 28 | $183,500 | $9,154 | $36,058 |
| 2020 | $819,237 | $16,443 | $193,698 | $184,000 | 32 | — | $8,199 | $46,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dart Group II Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Arc of Howard County describes its mission as achieving full community life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Casey Cares Foundation says it provides uplifting programs for critically ill children and their families. The Children’s Inn at NIH describes its work as supporting children and families participating in pediatric research at NIH, while Camp Attaway says it serves children who have difficulty managing their emotions and behaviors and provides support to their families.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address Thanksgiving food donations, pancreatic cancer, and making K–12 education inclusive and affirming for all students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $296,750. Grants ranged from $750 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. The filing lists the purposes of the largest grants as “general use.” These included $40,000 each to The Arc of Howard County, Autism Society of Maryland, and Forget Me Not Foundation; $27,000 to Casey Cares Foundation; $20,000 each to Treatment and Learning Center, Jewish National Foundation, and Jewish Federation of Greater Washington; and $15,000 each to Children’s Inn at NIH and Camp Attaway.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elliot Arditti and Ronald Haft as directors.
Dart Group II Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliot Arditti
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald Haft
Director
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 Dart Group II Foundation Inc
How much does Dart Group II Foundation Inc give each year?
Dart Group II Foundation Inc gave $297K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $188K across 25 grants.
What is Dart Group II Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dart Group II Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,489, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dart Group II Foundation Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does Dart Group II Foundation Inc give grants?
Dart Group II Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (13%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, MD (3 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Dart Group II Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dart Group II 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 Dart Group II Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dart Group II Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Arc of Howard County ($40,000), Autism Society of Maryland ($40,000) and Forget Me Not Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Dart Group II Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Arc of Howard County describes its mission as achieving full community life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dart Group II Foundation Inc?
The filing names Elliot Arditti as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Dart Group II Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dart Group II Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dart Group II Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dart Group II Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1590726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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). Dart Group II Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dart-group-ii-foundation-inc-morg_56d39e59ca5a419583692042cf53aead
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