Dawe Family Foundation
Dawe Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Deerfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $309K.
Dawe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dawe Family Foundation gave $309K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $309K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $309,097
- +2107.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $309,097
- +10939.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $309,097
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dawe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable ($309K).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Dawe Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1832% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $309K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $309K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | The foundation has transferred all of its assets to vanguard charitable. | $309,097 |
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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 | — | — | $309,097 | $309,097 | 1 | $309,097 | — | $4,807 |
| 2023 | $313,519 | $6,399 | $14,418 | $14,000 | 5 | $14,418 | $6,013 | $13,894 |
| 2022 | $254,099 | $17,412 | $18,376 | $16,800 | 5 | $18,376 | — | $15,736 |
| 2021 | $384,936 | $18,424 | $16,015 | $16,000 | 5 | $16,015 | — | $18,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dawe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dawe Family Foundation is led by Charles R. Dawe, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles R. Dawe
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah G. Dawe
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda W. Dawe
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Dawe Family Foundation
How much does Dawe Family Foundation give each year?
Dawe Family Foundation gave $309K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
Where does Dawe Family Foundation operate?
Dawe Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, Rhode Island.
How much is Dawe Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dawe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dawe Family Foundation's EIN?
Dawe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6091579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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