DGDG Does Good Foundation
DGDG Does Good Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. Its 2023 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including Make a Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society, and local foundations.
DGDG Does Good Foundation at a glance
In short: DGDG Does Good Foundation gave $69K across 25 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $68,700
- +18.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 25
- +525.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,748
- -81.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $22,927
- -89.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to DGDG Does Good Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 911 Capitol Expressway Auto Mall, San Jose, CA 95136
Phone: (408) 979-3784
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DGDG Does Good Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Make a Wish Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, California organizations received 62% of grant dollars. New York received 15%, Georgia 9%, and Pennsylvania and Florida 7% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How DGDG Does Good Foundation gives
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $69K (2023). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation Oakland, CA | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Tyler Putnam Foundation Rochester, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Silicon Valley Monterey - Boy Scouts San Jose, CA | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Nephcure King of Prussia, PA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Travis Oducayen Foundation Orlando, FL | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Happy Hollow Foundation San Jose, CA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| LRCC Wildcat Foundation Los Gatos, CA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| San Jose Police Foundation San Jose, CA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| FHDA Foundation Los Altos Hills, CA | Program Support | $2,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,927 | $301,500 | $467,563 | $68,700 | 25 | $467,563 | $14,160 |
| 2022 | $211,490 | $331,500 | $320,965 | $58,000 | 4 | $320,965 | $7,832 |
| 2021 | $50,033 | — | $15,000 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $2,885 |
| 2020 | $65,033 | — | — | — | — | — | $5,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DGDG Does Good Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Happy Hollow Foundation says it advocates for and supports Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. San Jose Police Foundation says it assists the San Jose Police Department with resources to help prevent crime, save lives, and improve community safety. LRCC Wildcat Foundation says it provides financial assistance to La Rinconada Country Club employees experiencing immediate financial hardship. Alta Vista Home & School Club says it supports enrichment programs and events at Alta Vista Elementary School.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $68,700. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $20,000 to Make a Wish Foundation, $10,000 to Tyler Putnam Foundation, $6,000 each to American Cancer Society and Silicon Valley Monterey - Boy Scouts, and $5,000 each to Nephcure and Travis Oducayen Foundation. The listed grant purposes were “Program Support.”
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DGDG Does Good Foundation is led by Jeremy Beaver, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jeremy Beaver
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Skinner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Steadman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 DGDG Does Good Foundation
How much does DGDG Does Good Foundation give each year?
DGDG Does Good Foundation gave $69K across 25 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $58K across 4 grants.
What is DGDG Does Good Foundation's typical grant size?
DGDG Does Good Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,748, across 25 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DGDG Does Good Foundation give grants?
DGDG Does Good Foundation gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (11 grants) and Los Gatos, CA (3 grants).
Does DGDG Does Good Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of DGDG Does Good Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (24 grants).
Who are DGDG Does Good Foundation's largest grantees?
DGDG Does Good Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Make a Wish Foundation ($20,000), Tyler Putnam Foundation ($10,000) and American Cancer Society ($6,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is DGDG Does Good Foundation?
DGDG Does Good Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $468K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DGDG Does Good Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DGDG Does Good Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DGDG Does Good Foundation's EIN?
DGDG Does Good Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1813222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does DGDG Does Good Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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