Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc
THE DINE BRANDS GLOBAL FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO APPLEBEE'S SERVICES, INC., DINE BRANDS GLOBAL, INC., AND IHOP, LLC ASSOCIATES AND MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES/HOUSEHOLDS WHO DEMONSTRATE DIRE NEED IN CASE OF A CATASTROPHIC LIFE EVENT, SUCH AS MEDICAL EMERGENCY, HOUSE FIRE, NATURAL DISASTER OR OTHER HARDSHIP AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER 501(c) ORGANIZATIONS.
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc gave $194K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,585
- +667.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,264
- +155.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,497
- Total assets
- $364,729
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding America ($104K). Together the top 6 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1513% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $194K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Support | $104,301 |
| IFA Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $12,340 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Wynnewood, PA | General Support | $10,654 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Trevor Project Inc Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $6,290 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $364,729 | $247,434 | $203,359 | $193,585 | 6 |
| 2023 | $320,654 | $114,932 | $40,164 | $25,233 | 2 |
| 2022 | $245,886 | $116,975 | $75,998 | $40,405 | 2 |
| 2021 | $204,909 | $67,987 | $20,290 | $12,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $157,212 | $20,906 | $40,072 | $28,740 | 3 |
About Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $365K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $194K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc is led by Jim Darby, Board Member & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Darby
Board Member & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Malone
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Ramirez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Edwards
Board Member & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Hughes
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Hariri
Board Member & Vice President
Board Member → Board Member & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie Cook
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karen Dorvilus (2020) — Board Member & Secretary
- Former: Thien Ho (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc
How much does Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc give each year?
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc gave $194K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,497, and its average grant was $32,264, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc give grants?
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (32%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding America ($104,301), IFA Foundation ($50,000) and Blood Cancer United Inc ($12,340), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc?
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc reported $365K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $247K.
What is Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc?
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pasadena, CA. It holds $365K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0112865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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