The DCM Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, established in 2017. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has been tax-exempt since May 2020. The foundation was formed by a dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) patient and a noted heart failure cardiologist and DCM genetic researcher.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.1M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-9.7% YoY
Grant Count
15
-21.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
+14.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The DCM Foundation's mission is to provide hope and support to DCM patients and families with dilated cardiomyopathy through education, research, and advocacy.
The foundation executes its mission through three foundational pillars:
- Understanding the Need for Genetic Testing
- Patient and Family Support
- Information and Education
Information and Education
The foundation built a comprehensive website on dilated cardiomyopathy (dcmfoundation.org), launched in mid-2019 and considered the most comprehensive resource on DCM. The foundation delivers:
- Monthly webinars
- Monthly newsletter
- Blogs, videos, and articles
As of 2023, the foundation's monthly newsletter reaches:
- 1,600+ cardiology professionals
- 3,000+ patient and family members
The website receives 250,000+ visits annually.
Patient and Family Support
The foundation has launched several support programs:
- Healthy Together Program: An 8-week online group wellness support program for DCM patients and families
- Peer-to-Peer Support Programs: Monthly peer-to-peer group sessions providing emotional support and answering DCM-related questions
- DCM Patient and Family Conference: An annual virtual event featuring patient roundtables and speakers on topics affecting DCM patients and families
Grantmaking
The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded.
Grant Range
** $5,000–$800,000
Average Grant
** $318 (based on 3,582 total grants from previous year data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states and cities, including:
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
Specific cities mentioned include Atlanta, Bakersfield, and Minneapolis.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount (2024) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,074,092 |
| Total Revenue | $468,000 |
| Total Expenses | $1,280,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Giving | $1,212,102 |
The foundation's assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,074,092 | $8,933,647 | $8,940,362 |
| Revenue | $467,518 | $295,152 | $-313,055 |
| Expenses | $1,276,730 | $1,403,202 | $723,595 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,214,427 | $1,345,435 | $672,025 |
| Net Investment Income | $402,268 | $247,814 | $117,549 |
| Distributable Amount | $441,977 | $425,996 | $479,812 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team comprises:
- Michael McGuire – President
- Kelly McGuire – Vice President
- Kristin McGuire – Secretary, Vice President, and Treasurer
All leadership members serve voluntarily without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MCGUIRE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KELLY MCGUIRE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN MCGUIRE | SECRETARY, VP, TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 8055 187th Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011-8903
Phone: 612-791-0840
Email: info@dcmfoundation.org
Website: dcmfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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