Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc

Grantmaker Pasadena, CA EIN: 20-0112865

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.

Key facts about Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc

In short: Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc gave $194K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
20-0112865
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$193,585
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$32,264
Median grant
$11,497
Total assets
$364,729
Primary geography
Illinois (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$365K

+13.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$194K

+667.2% YoY

Grant Count

6

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

+155.7% YoY

How Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 1513% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

WynnewoodKansas CityWashingtonAllendaleBeverly HillsChicagoDorchesterLos AngelesPacoimaPasadenaWailuku

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K3 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $194K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $194K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Feeding America: $104KFeeding America$104KIfa Foundation: $50KIfa Foundation$50KBlood Cancer United Inc: $12KBlood Cancer United Inc$12KAlex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: $11KAlex's Lemonade StandFoundation$11KCalifornia Institute of Technology: $10KCalifornia Institute ofTechnology$10KTrevor Project Inc: $6KTrevor Project Inc$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding America ($104K). Together the top 6 received $194K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Feeding America Chicago, ILGeneral Support$104,301
Ifa Foundation Washington, DCGeneral Support$50,000
Blood Cancer United Inc Washington, DCGeneral Support$12,340
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Wynnewood, PAGeneral Support$10,654
California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CAGeneral Support$10,000
Trevor Project Inc Beverly Hills, CAGeneral Support$6,290

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$364,729$320,654$245,886
Revenue$247,434$114,932$116,975
Expenses$203,359$40,164$75,998

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 filing. 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 filing.

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 filing 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 filing.

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 filing. 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $247K.

What is Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc?

Dine Brands Global Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization 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.

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