DCM Foundation
DCM Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dublin, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $425K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $9K.
DCM Foundation at a glance
In short: DCM Foundation gave $90K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $10,028
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $424,733
- +30.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% 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 DCM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heart Charged ($30K). Together the top 9 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Charged Cutler Bay, FL | Program Support | $30,000 |
| LMNA Foundation Ridgeway, SC | Program Support | $27,750 |
| Mended Hearts Leesburg, GA | Program Support | $11,250 |
| The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $11,250 |
| Womenheart Washington, DC | Program Support | $3,750 |
| PLN Heart Foundation Warsaw, IN | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Danon Foundation Madison, NJ | Program Support | $1,250 |
| PPCM Fund Inc Calabasas, CA | Program Support | $1,250 |
| Team Titin Pine Brook, NJ | Program Support | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $424,733 | $686,426 | $587,782 | $90,250 | 9 | $573,583 | $9,112 |
| 2024 | $326,128 | $528,667 | $467,989 | — | — | $424,316 | $7,125 |
| 2023 | $265,644 | $575,606 | $538,640 | — | — | $496,849 | $35,516 |
| 2022 | $228,445 | $447,167 | $303,235 | — | — | $231,235 | — |
| 2021 | $84,513 | $113,550 | $160,540 | — | — | $160,540 | — |
| 2020 | $131,503 | $136,525 | $39,909 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DCM Foundation is led by Gregory A. Ruf, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory A. Ruf
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2022) → $105K (2025)
Gregory L. Hershberger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray E. Hershberger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Crispell
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Graciano
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Morales
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bo Nemelka
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrea Gavin (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lance Murphy (2022–2024) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Gregory a RUF (President).
Frequently asked questions about DCM Foundation
How much does DCM Foundation give each year?
DCM Foundation gave $90K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is DCM Foundation's typical grant size?
DCM Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $10,028, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DCM Foundation give grants?
DCM Foundation's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (31%) and Georgia (12%).
Does DCM Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on DCM Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants).
Who are DCM Foundation's largest grantees?
DCM Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heart Charged ($30,000), LMNA Foundation ($27,750) and Mended Hearts ($11,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is DCM Foundation?
DCM Foundation reported $425K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $686K.
What is DCM Foundation's EIN?
DCM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3562019. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work DCM 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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