DCF Family Foundation
DCF Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenwood Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $547K. Net investment income was $55K.
DCF Family Foundation at a glance
In short: DCF Family Foundation gave $547K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $109K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $546,560
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $109,312
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,489,787
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (95% 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 DCF Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($520K). Together the top 5 received $547K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DCF Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 425% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $306K (2022) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $547K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | Further Charitable Programs | $519,560 |
| Outfest Los Angeles, CA | Further Charitable Programs | $16,000 |
| Salvation Army Carson, CA | Further Charitable Programs | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Further Charitable Programs | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Balboa Peninsula Point Balboa, CA | Further Charitable Programs | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,489,787 | $54,577 | $547,270 | $546,560 | 5 | $546,560 | $54,577 | $128,547 |
| 2024 | $3,014,680 | $969,280 | $569,861 | $568,800 | 3 | $568,800 | $53,980 | $6,431 |
| 2023 | $2,539,781 | $1,475,466 | $2,693,188 | $2,691,800 | 5 | $2,691,800 | $56,204 | $184,802 |
| 2022 | $4,340,503 | $-210,858 | $321,839 | $306,000 | 3 | $306,000 | $35,406 | $155,824 |
| 2021 | $4,873,200 | $4,873,200 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DCF Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DCF Family Foundation is led by Dale Francescon, President Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale Francescon
President Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lucinda K. Francescon
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nicholas R. Francescon
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about DCF Family Foundation
How much does DCF Family Foundation give each year?
DCF Family Foundation gave $547K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $569K across 3 grants.
What is DCF Family Foundation's typical grant size?
DCF Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $109,312, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DCF Family Foundation give grants?
DCF Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does DCF Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on DCF Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Charitable Programs" (5 grants).
Who are DCF Family Foundation's largest grantees?
DCF Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($519,560), Outfest ($16,000) and Salvation Army ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is DCF Family Foundation?
DCF Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $547K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is DCF Family Foundation's EIN?
DCF Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3909922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work DCF Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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