DKR Foundation
DKR Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $639K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $53K.
DKR Foundation at a glance
In short: DKR Foundation gave $2.2M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $738K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,213,511
- +69072.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $737,837
- +22957.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,511
- Total assets
- $638,653
- -77.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who DKR Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pacific Wildlife Care ($2.2M). Together the top 3 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DKR Foundation gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $2.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Wildlife Care Morro Bay, CA | Construction of Wildlife Rehibilitation Center. | $2,200,000 |
| Animal Compassion Team of California Fresno, CA | Firebaugh Shelter | $10,511 |
| Prmet Municipality Education Office | Educational Assistances to Purchase Used Laptops | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $638,653 | $53,020 | $2,237,558 | $2,213,511 | 3 | $2,237,558 | $53,020 | $94,565 |
| 2024 | $2,808,930 | $167,222 | $27,882 | $3,200 | 1 | $27,882 | $167,222 | $133,466 |
| 2023 | $2,704,308 | $130,000 | $1,220,329 | $1,200,000 | 1 | $1,220,329 | $130,000 | $145,744 |
| 2022 | $3,786,145 | $24,758 | $1,287,138 | $1,269,000 | 3 | $1,287,138 | $25,168 | $232,588 |
| 2021 | $4,997,627 | $3,311 | $817,504 | $800,000 | 1 | $817,504 | $3,311 | $284,129 |
| 2020 | $5,811,036 | $51,316 | $2,348,900 | $2,300,000 | 3 | — | $51,316 | $352,690 |
| 2018 | $6,160,533 | $3,142,374 | $30,084 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $29,777 | $169,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DKR Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DKR Foundation is led by Stacey Houk, Executive Director on every filing since 2018; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stacey Houk
Executive Director
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
$6K (2018) → $12K (2025)
Kathryn Ridenour
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Bird
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Martino
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Stacey Houk (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about DKR Foundation
How much does DKR Foundation give each year?
DKR Foundation gave $2.2M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is DKR Foundation's typical grant size?
DKR Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,511, and its average grant was $737,837, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DKR Foundation give grants?
DKR Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does DKR Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on DKR Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is DKR Foundation?
DKR Foundation reported $639K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is DKR Foundation?
DKR Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fresno, CA. It holds $639K in total assets as of 2025.
What is DKR Foundation's EIN?
DKR Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5305623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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