DKB Foundation
DKB Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minnetonka, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $700.
DKB Foundation at a glance
In short: DKB Foundation gave $700 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $700), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $700
- -86.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $700
- -72.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $78,047
- -1.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who DKB Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Northside Achievement Zone ($700).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How DKB Foundation gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 18% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $700 (2023) to $6K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $700.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northside Achievement Zone Minneapolis, MN | general operating funds | $700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,047 | $160 | $700 | 1 | $700 | $3,855 |
| 2022 | $78,907 | $5,144 | $5,000 | 2 | $5,000 | $4,125 |
| 2020 | $90,197 | $6,101 | $6,000 | 2 | — | $4,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DKB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DKB Foundation is led by Dan Buechler, President Treasurer Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Dan Buechler
President Treasurer Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristianne Buechler
Secretary Director
Director & Secretary → Secretary Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julian Buechler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Buechler (2020) — President Treasurer Director
- Former: Griffin Wetmore (2020) — Director
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 DKB Foundation
How much does DKB Foundation give each year?
DKB Foundation gave $700 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is DKB Foundation?
DKB Foundation reported $78K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $700 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does DKB Foundation operate?
DKB Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is DKB Foundation's EIN?
DKB Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4582144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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