Dauer Family Foundation Inc
Dauer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sunrise, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $127,436.
Dauer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dauer Family Foundation Inc gave $127K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,436
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,901
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $735,275
- +53.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% 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 Dauer Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 10801 Nw 50Th Street, Sunrise, FL 33351
Phone: (954) 739-0978
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dauer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 156 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 8% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 2% to California, and 1% each to Pennsylvania and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dauer Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $525 first-time, $275 repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 509% 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 $20K (2020) to $179K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Charity | $50,000 |
| Um - Hurricane Club - Student Impact Fund Coral Gables, FL | Charity | $50,000 |
| Jinsa National Leadership Washington, DC | Charity | $10,000 |
| University of Miami SNHS Coral Gables, FL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ramat Shalom Beth Israel Plantation, FL | Charity | $3,000 |
| Petersen Automotive Museum Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $1,420 |
| Dubois Central Catholic Annual Fund Debois, PA | Charity | $1,050 |
| Chabad Jewish Center Coral Springs, FL | Charity | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charity | $616 |
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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 | $735,275 | $115,423 | $145,538 | $127,436 | 26 | $128,436 | $101,166 | $25,240 |
| 2023 | $480,011 | $93,532 | $178,871 | $166,830 | 27 | $167,746 | $5,999 | $40,104 |
| 2022 | $585,350 | $74,652 | $283,923 | $71,565 | 29 | $74,478 | — | $41,774 |
| 2021 | $998,715 | $177,500 | $204,908 | $179,242 | 49 | $180,867 | $142,793 | $53,477 |
| 2020 | $930,917 | $36,029 | $84,598 | $20,160 | 25 | — | $2,687 | $55,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dauer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 grants include support for organizations in areas such as health care, the performing arts, religious outreach, animal welfare, and environmental preservation. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds to support a nonprofit acute care teaching and research facility providing health care, research, and charity care. Broward Performing Arts Foundation says its mission is to sustain and develop the performing arts in Broward County, including through support for programming and educational activities. Humane Society of Broward County says it advocates for animals through adoptions, community services, and education. Flamingo Gardens says it works to depict and preserve South Florida’s natural and cultural heritage in botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuaries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $127,436. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest grants were $50,000 each to Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation and UM - Hurricane Club - Student Impact Fund. Other notable grants included $10,000 to JINSA National Leadership, $5,000 to University of Miami SNHS, and $3,000 to Ramat Shalom Beth Israel. In 2023, it reported 27 grants totaling $166,830. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 26 grants totaling $127,436.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Edward A. Dauer is listed as president, director, and manager.
Dauer Family Foundation Inc is led by Edward A. Dauer, President Director Manager on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward A. Dauer
President Director Manager
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Dauer Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dauer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dauer Family Foundation Inc gave $127K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $167K across 27 grants.
What is Dauer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dauer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,901, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dauer Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Dauer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dauer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coral Gables, FL (3 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants).
Does Dauer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Dauer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (26 grants).
Who are Dauer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dauer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($50,000), Um - Hurricane Club - Student Impact Fund ($50,000) and Jinsa National Leadership ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dauer Family Foundation Inc?
Dauer Family Foundation Inc reported $735K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dauer Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations in areas such as health care, the performing arts, religious outreach, animal welfare, and environmental preservation. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dauer Family Foundation Inc?
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 Dauer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dauer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0417521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dauer Family Foundation Inc 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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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). Dauer Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dauer-family-foundation-inc-morg_d596d2c0331e4c728ba4366a4695f7eb
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