Datha Gene Foundation
Datha Gene Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Vero Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K.
Datha Gene Foundation at a glance
In short: Datha Gene Foundation gave $14K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $14,377
- -99.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -95.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $14,377
- -80.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $14,377
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Datha Gene Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Indian River Community Foundation ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 66 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Datha Gene Foundation gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $1.8M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River Community Foundation Vero Beach, FL | General | $14,377 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $20,754 | $14,377 | 1 | $20,754 | — | $901 |
| 2021 | $20,489 | $96,921 | $1,812,612 | $1,792,941 | 24 | $1,804,321 | $89,240 | $84,170 |
| 2020 | $1,736,180 | $121,165 | $128,364 | $110,200 | 24 | — | $108,286 | $119,060 |
| 2019 | $1,743,379 | $131,750 | $101,206 | $84,300 | 17 | — | $119,127 | $115,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Datha Gene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $901 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Datha Gene Foundation is led by E. Robert Smith, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
E. Robert Smith
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Datha A. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sharon S. Brown
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sue C. Post
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Datha Gene Foundation
How much does Datha Gene Foundation give each year?
Datha Gene Foundation gave $14K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.8M across 24 grants.
What is Datha Gene Foundation?
Datha Gene Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Vero Beach, FL.
Where does Datha Gene Foundation operate?
Datha Gene Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, West Virginia.
How much is Datha Gene Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Datha Gene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $901 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Datha Gene Foundation's EIN?
Datha Gene Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6400978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Datha Gene Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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