Divers Alert Network
Dan helps divers in need with emergency medical information, assistance and referrals, and promotes dive safety through research, education, products, and services.
Divers Alert Network at a glance
In short: Divers Alert Network gave $433K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $144K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $433,000
- +355.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $144,333
- +203.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $116,500
- Total assets
- $49,213,456
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Divers Alert Network
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Divers Alert Network
Alfred Bove DAN Research Grant for Cardiac Health in Scuba Diving
Divers Alert Network
Amount
Up to $250,000 over five years (up to $50,000 per year)
Deadline
Deadline not published
DAN Research Grant Program: Unsolicited Grant
Divers Alert Network
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
DAN/R.W. "Bill" Hamilton Dive Medicine Research Grant
Divers Alert Network
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Divers Alert Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UNC Sponsored Research ($200K). Together the top 3 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Divers Alert Network gives
- Giving grew 264% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2023) to $433K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $433K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Sponsored Research Atlanta, GA | Dive Safety | $200,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | Dive Safety | $116,500 |
| Duke University Health System Durham, NC | Dive Safety | $116,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,213,456 | $13,357,315 | $13,354,284 | $433,000 | 3 | $376,518 |
| 2023 | $45,013,470 | $14,254,216 | $13,543,083 | $94,988 | 2 | $174,331 |
| 2022 | $43,398,813 | $12,616,696 | $11,031,204 | $253,280 | 3 | $140,438 |
| 2021 | $37,418,607 | $12,273,989 | $9,937,548 | $119,016 | 3 | $187,190 |
| 2020 | $32,619,609 | — | — | — | — | — |
About Divers Alert Network
Based on IRS filings
Divers Alert Network is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $433K. Net investment income was $377K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Divers Alert Network is led by William Ziefle, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Ziefle
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$376K (2021) → $337K (2024)
Kathy Weydig
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Massey
Director Thr
Director → Director Thr, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$30K (2024)
Douglas Stracener
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Jona Poe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Rodgers
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gernhardt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lang
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cook
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Anlyan
Director Thr
Director → Director Thr, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Ebersole
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shana Barclay
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theon Webster
CFO
Vice President & Corporate Controller → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $198K (2024)
Panchabi Vaithiyanathan
COO & CIO
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$307K (2022) → $338K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $338K, to Panchabi Vaithiyanathan (COO/CIO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Divers Alert Network
How much does Divers Alert Network give each year?
Divers Alert Network gave $433K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $95K across 2 grants.
What is Divers Alert Network's typical grant size?
Divers Alert Network's median grant in 2024 was $116,500, and its average grant was $144,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Divers Alert Network give grants?
Divers Alert Network's top state is Georgia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (27%) and North Carolina (27%).
Does Divers Alert Network give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Divers Alert Network's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dive Safety" (3 grants).
How large is Divers Alert Network?
Divers Alert Network reported $49.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.4M.
What is Divers Alert Network?
Divers Alert Network is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Durham, NC. It holds $49.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Divers Alert Network's EIN?
Divers Alert Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1696689. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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