Dart-L Foundation
Dart-L Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in California, Massachusetts, and New York, including a community foundation, a charitable gift fund, and an outreach organization.
Dart-L Foundation at a glance
In short: Dart-L Foundation gave $50.2M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $16.7M), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,180,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,726,667
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,680,000
- Total assets
- $275,921,936
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dart-L 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: 4032 Wilshire Blvd 6Th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 389-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dart-L Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation ($23.5M). Together the top 3 received $50.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 39 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 33% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 20% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dart-L Foundation gives
- Giving grew 274% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 340% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12.3M (2020) to $75.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $50.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $23,500,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $16,680,000 |
| USA Outreach Priority 1 Cedarhurst, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000,000 |
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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 | $275,921,936 | $57,231,533 | $52,047,735 | $50,180,000 | 3 | $50,569,770 | $19,258,219 | $14,879,734 |
| 2023 | $270,841,526 | $111,042,060 | $76,816,979 | $75,180,000 | 4 | $75,526,651 | $35,542,798 | $12,426,288 |
| 2022 | $237,044,647 | $-542,197 | $18,162,211 | $15,763,020 | 2 | $16,208,314 | $5,006,417 | $14,682,316 |
| 2021 | $255,386,011 | $40,281,490 | $15,531,286 | $13,406,170 | 20 | $13,505,298 | $28,772,273 | $15,428,774 |
| 2020 | $230,893,968 | $19,142,025 | $13,979,442 | $12,276,717 | 10 | — | $17,784,318 | $13,659,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dart-L Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported three grants totaling $50,180,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000,000 to $23,500,000, with a median of $16,680,000. The largest grants went to Jewish Community Foundation in Los Angeles, California ($23,500,000); Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund in Boston, Massachusetts ($16,680,000); and USA Outreach Priority 1 in Cedarhurst, New York ($10,000,000). Each grant’s stated purpose was “public support of organization mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Friedman, Aaron Friedman, Randy Adler, David Nagel, Dan Woods, and Zaid Pervaiz as trustees.
Dart-L Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Dan Woods
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $24K (2024)
David Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $18K (2024)
David Nagel
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $24K (2024)
Randy Adler
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $24K (2024)
Zaid Pervaiz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $24K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jacob Friedman (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to David Nagel (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dart-L Foundation
How much does Dart-L Foundation give each year?
Dart-L Foundation gave $50.2M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75.2M across 4 grants.
What is Dart-L Foundation's typical grant size?
Dart-L Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,680,000, and its average grant was $16,726,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dart-L Foundation give grants?
Dart-L Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and New York (20%).
Does Dart-L Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Dart-L Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (3 grants).
How large is Dart-L Foundation?
Dart-L Foundation reported $275.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Dart-L 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 Dart-L Foundation's EIN?
Dart-L Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7700006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dart-L 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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