Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life
DAS Charitable Fund for the is a private foundation based in Libertyville, Illinois. Its stated award restriction is support for the promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake County, Illinois.
Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life at a glance
In short: Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life gave $2.3M across 31 grants in 2022 (avg $76K), mostly in Illinois. 3% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,348,504
- +594.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $75,758
- +617.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $69,978
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 31, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life
- 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. Requests must be in writing and include a description of the program and the amount requested. Awards are limited to the promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake County, Illinois.
- Contact
Application contact: Dennis Ryan
Mailing address: 1580 S Milwaukee Ave Ste 407, Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: (847) 680-4024
Email: dennisryan@dasfund.com
Website: https://www.dasfund.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Spay and Stay ($243K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 89 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The foundation’s stated award restriction is limited to animal life in Lake County, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 1 of 31 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $77K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $70K repeat.
- 97% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $322K (2020) to $2.3M (2022). In 2022 it made 31 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spay and Stay Grayslake, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $242,500 |
| Lake County Waukegan, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $219,692 |
| City of Waukegan Waukegan, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $154,556 |
| Alliance for Humane Action Lake Villa, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $120,000 |
| Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program Richmond, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $120,000 |
| Our House of Hope Rescue Libertyville, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $120,000 |
| Fat Cat Rescue Inc North Chicago, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $119,500 |
| Equestrian Connection Lake Forest, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $112,800 |
| Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter Deerfield, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $90,000 |
| Sav-a-Pet Inc Grayslake, IL | Promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake county, Illinois | $86,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing reported 31 grants. The foundation stated that all assets were liquidated as of December 31, 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $124,161 | $2,552,258 | $2,348,504 | 31 | $2,523,736 | $95,139 | $84,592 |
| 2021 | $2,428,097 | $62,468 | $550,363 | $338,106 | 32 | $513,128 | $25,233 | $136,129 |
| 2020 | $2,915,992 | $89,269 | $552,540 | $322,225 | 26 | — | $46,793 | $165,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2022 — 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 stated restriction is funding the promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake County, Illinois. Its 2022 grantees included organizations whose own missions involved feral-cat population control, animal rescue and care, therapeutic riding, and animal-assisted intervention. For example, Spay and Stay describes its mission as humanely controlling the feral-cat population in Lake County through a trap, neuter, and return program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $2,348,504. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $242,500, with a median of $69,978. Among the largest grants were $242,500 to Spay and Stay, $219,692 to Lake County, $154,556 to the City of Waukegan, and $120,000 each to Alliance for Humane Action, Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program, and Our House of Hope Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dennis Ryan was listed as trustee on the 2022 filing.
Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life is led by Dennis Ryan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Dennis Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $122K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $122K, to Dennis Ryan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life
How much does Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life give each year?
Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life gave $2.3M across 31 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $338K across 32 grants.
What is Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life's typical grant size?
Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life's median grant in 2022 was $69,978, and its average grant was $75,758, across 31 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life that year got $25K on average.
Where does Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life give grants?
Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waukegan, IL (4 grants), Grayslake, IL (4 grants), Libertyville, IL (3 grants) and North Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life's largest grantees?
Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life's largest 2022 grantees include Spay and Stay ($242,500), Lake County ($219,692) and City of Waukegan ($154,556), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life fund?
The foundation’s stated restriction is funding the promotion and preservation of animal life in Lake County, Illinois. Its 2022 grantees included organizations whose own missions involved feral-cat population control, animal rescue and care, therapeutic riding, and animal-assisted intervention. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life reported a distributable amount of $85K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life's EIN?
Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0068578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Das Charitable Fund for the Preservation of Feline Animal Life 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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