David G Danforth Charitable Fdn
David G Danforth Charitable Fdn is a private foundation, based in Clayton, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $434K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $9K.
David G Danforth Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: David G Danforth Charitable Fdn gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,333
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $433,850
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who David G Danforth Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Youth Foundation ($10K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David G Danforth Charitable Fdn gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Youth Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Second Amendment Foundation Bellevue, WA | General Operating Fund | $7,500 |
| Meds & Food for Kids St. Louis, MO | General Operating Fund | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $433,850 | $17,711 | $34,621 | $25,000 | 3 | $25,000 | $8,540 | $22,316 |
| 2024 | $450,470 | $22,432 | $31,575 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $16,045 | $22,717 |
| 2023 | $459,200 | $22,383 | $35,713 | $25,000 | 4 | $29,000 | $11,810 | $23,562 |
| 2022 | $473,049 | $6,637 | $17,097 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $23,726 |
| 2021 | $485,010 | $500,021 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $21 | $24,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David G Danforth Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David G Danforth Charitable Fdn is led by Commerce Trust, Trustee & Tax Prep since 2025 (on filings since 2024) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Commerce Trust
Trustee & Tax Prep
Trustee → Trustee & Tax Prep, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$6K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Commerce Trust Company (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Commerce Trust (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David G Danforth Charitable Fdn
How much does David G Danforth Charitable Fdn give each year?
David G Danforth Charitable Fdn gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is David G Danforth Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
David G Danforth Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David G Danforth Charitable Fdn give grants?
David G Danforth Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Missouri: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does David G Danforth Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David G Danforth Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is David G Danforth Charitable Fdn?
David G Danforth Charitable Fdn reported $434K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David G Danforth Charitable Fdn's EIN?
David G Danforth Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6741353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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