Dave Durbano Family Foundation
The Dave Durbano Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ogden, Utah. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $305,000 to charitable organizations, including animal-welfare organizations, a community foundation, and a provider of meals and shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Dave Durbano Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dave Durbano Family Foundation gave $305K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Utah. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,000
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,708
- +33.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $509,602
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (61% 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 Dave Durbano Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1544, Ogden, UT 84402
Phone: (801) 621-5311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dave Durbano Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spay Neuter Imperative Project ($30K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Utah (61%), Wyoming (16%), California (10%), Arizona (9%), and Idaho (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dave Durbano Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 851% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2021) to $305K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spay Neuter Imperative Project Fairfield, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| RSQ Animal Rescue Bountiful, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Loving Angel Service Dogs St George, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Great Pyrenese Rescue Foundation Bountiful, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Angel Paws Utah Murrary, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Sanctuary Horses Pinedale, WY | General Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Salt River Wild Horse Group Phoenix, AZ | General Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Yavapai Humane Trappers Prescott, AZ | General Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Horse Warriors Jackson, WY | General Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
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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 | $509,602 | $345,066 | $329,420 | $305,000 | 24 | $327,202 | $344,816 | $38,440 |
| 2023 | $481,190 | $199,123 | $223,958 | $210,000 | 22 | $223,958 | $10,069 | $66,913 |
| 2022 | $506,063 | $-312,264 | $261,284 | $255,500 | 21 | $261,284 | $4,808 | $73,462 |
| 2021 | $1,079,605 | $707,707 | $220,753 | $200,000 | 15 | $220,578 | $9,632 | $74,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dave Durbano Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Spay Neuter Imperative Project describes its mission as providing California communities with a non-lethal solution to homeless, abandoned, and feral animal populations. Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation says it works to help end the euthanasia of homeless pets, including by rescuing and rehabilitating animals with special needs. St. Anne’s Center says it serves meals and provides overnight shelter for people in need, along with crisis intervention. Community Foundation of Jackson Hole describes its work as inspiring donors, investing in nonprofits, and enriching its community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $305,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median of $13,000.
The largest reported grants included $30,000 to Spay Neuter Imperative Project; $15,000 each to RSQ Animal Rescue, Loving Angel Service Dogs, Great Pyrenees Rescue Foundation, and Angel Paws Utah; and $13,000 each to Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation, Sanctuary Horses, Salt River Wild Horse Group, Yavapai Humane Trappers, Horse Warriors, The Golden Bark Foundation, and Furever Friends Animal Oasis. Community Foundation of Jackson Hole received $12,000, and St. Anne’s Center received $3,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dave Durbano as president, Linda Durbano as treasurer, and Marni Durbano as secretary.
Dave Durbano Family Foundation is led by Dave Durbano, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Durbano
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marni Durbano
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2024)
Linda Durbano
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Marni Durbano (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Dave Durbano Family Foundation
How much does Dave Durbano Family Foundation give each year?
Dave Durbano Family Foundation gave $305K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 22 grants.
What is Dave Durbano Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dave Durbano Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $12,708, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dave Durbano Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Dave Durbano Family Foundation give grants?
Dave Durbano Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (16%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ogden, UT (4 grants), Jackson, WY (3 grants), Bountiful, UT (2 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Dave Durbano Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dave Durbano Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dave Durbano Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dave Durbano Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Spay Neuter Imperative Project ($30,000), RSQ Animal Rescue ($15,000) and Loving Angel Service Dogs ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dave Durbano Family Foundation?
Dave Durbano Family Foundation reported $510K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dave Durbano Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dave Durbano Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dave Durbano Family Foundation's EIN?
Dave Durbano Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4402467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dave Durbano Family 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.
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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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