Dawn Institute of Science & Art
Dawn Institute of Science & Art is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Crescent Mills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50. Net investment income was $44K.
Dawn Institute of Science & Art at a glance
In short: Dawn Institute of Science & Art gave $50 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50
- -90.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50
- -90.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50
- Total assets
- $1,358,154
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dawn Institute of Science & Art funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Plumas Earth Day Committee ($50).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dawn Institute of Science & Art gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 504% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2025) to $1K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plumas Earth Day Committee Quincy, CA | Provide Public Support | $50 |
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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 | $1,358,154 | $220,765 | $101,812 | $50 | 1 | $304,480 | $43,781 | $60,442 |
| 2024 | $1,217,151 | $50,723 | $74,681 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $40,636 | — |
| 2023 | $1,239,709 | $868,181 | $19,302 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $9,490 | — |
| 2022 | $390,830 | $7,631 | $19,448 | $250 | 1 | $250 | $3,884 | — |
| 2021 | $402,648 | $192,232 | $17,084 | — | — | — | $179,386 | — |
| 2020 | $227,499 | $7,381 | $18,158 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $3,356 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dawn Institute of Science & Art reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dawn Institute of Science & Art is led by Teryl Schwartz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Teryl Schwartz
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari O'Reilly
Director
Director → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dax Albrecht
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Payne
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherilyn Schwartz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Mrowczynski
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Terry Schwartz (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jessica Linford (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Wade Linford (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Scott McCallum (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dawn Institute of Science & Art
How much does Dawn Institute of Science & Art give each year?
Dawn Institute of Science & Art gave $50 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
How large is Dawn Institute of Science & Art?
Dawn Institute of Science & Art reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dawn Institute of Science & Art?
Dawn Institute of Science & Art is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Crescent Mills, CA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Dawn Institute of Science & Art operate?
Dawn Institute of Science & Art has awarded grants in California.
What is Dawn Institute of Science & Art's EIN?
Dawn Institute of Science & Art's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2492486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Dawn Institute of Science & Art funds
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