DJA Foundation
DJA Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including animal transport and service dogs, medical debt, food assistance, shelter, and humanitarian aid.
DJA Foundation at a glance
In short: DJA Foundation gave $162K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,500
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,150
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,206,100
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to DJA Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DJA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dog Is My Copilot ($30K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Texas (40% of grant dollars), Wyoming (19%), New York (19%), North Carolina (12%), and California (6%). The listed grants also include recipients in New Mexico and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How DJA Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $162K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Is My Copilot Jackson, WY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Medical Debt Resolution Inc Long Island City, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bridges Safehouse Inc Cedar Hill, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| K9S4COPS Inc College Station, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A Vigil Albuquerque, NM | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Idea Service Dogs Keller, TX | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Misfit Toys Rescue Division Inc Louisville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,206,100 | $241,292 | $290,157 | $161,500 | 10 | $261,412 | $303,137 | $243,272 |
| 2023 | $3,254,965 | $146,860 | $242,898 | $115,000 | 8 | $218,471 | $181,273 | $218,759 |
| 2022 | $3,351,003 | $117,737 | $224,834 | $102,000 | 7 | $200,662 | $102,532 | $219,379 |
| 2021 | $3,458,100 | $136,407 | $128,815 | — | — | $104,657 | $107,475 | $229,375 |
| 2020 | $3,450,508 | $3,539,000 | $83,627 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $48,314 | $127,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DJA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2024 — 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 DJA Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Dog Is My Copilot says it transports at-risk animals from overcrowded shelters to adoption centers; Medical Debt Resolution says its mission is to end medical debt; and North Texas Food Bank describes itself as a hunger-relief organization serving North Texas. Other grantees describe work providing shelter and support for women and children in crisis, placing K9 officers in communities and schools, providing aid to people in need around the world, and supplying trained service dogs to people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, DJA Foundation made 10 grants totaling $161,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards were $30,000 each to Dog Is My Copilot and Medical Debt Resolution. Other notable grants were $20,000 each to Bridges Safehouse, K9s4Cops, North Texas Food Bank, and Samaritan’s Purse, and $10,000 to Canine Companions for Independence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Millirons as director, secretary, and treasurer; Laurell A Millirons as director and president; and Alyssa Reussow as director and vice president.
DJA Foundation is led by Laurell A Millirons, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurell A Millirons
Director & President
Director, President, Sec* & Treas* → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Alyssa Reussow
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Millirons
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Laurell A Millirons (Dir, Pres).
Frequently asked questions about DJA Foundation
How much does DJA Foundation give each year?
DJA Foundation gave $162K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 8 grants.
What is DJA Foundation's typical grant size?
DJA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,150, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DJA Foundation give grants?
DJA Foundation's top state is Texas, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (19%) and New York (19%).
Does DJA Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of DJA Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are DJA Foundation's largest grantees?
DJA Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dog Is My Copilot ($30,000), Medical Debt Resolution Inc ($30,000) and Bridges Safehouse Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DJA Foundation?
DJA Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DJA Foundation fund?
No mission statement for DJA Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DJA Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 DJA Foundation's EIN?
DJA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3005571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DJA 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). DJA Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dja-foundation-morg_281b4208d5c240a492d9682d60d86ec4
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