Dmarlou Foundation
Dmarlou Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mill Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $352K. Net investment income was $605K.
Dmarlou Foundation at a glance
In short: Dmarlou Foundation gave $352K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $352,250
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,031
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,125
- Total assets
- $4,780,792
- +4.7% 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 Dmarlou Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Canine Companions for Independence ($100K). Together the top 8 received $352K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 33 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dmarlou Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $287K (2020) to $352K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | Expand Capacity for Strategic Growth | $100,000 |
| Oscars Place Hopland, CA | Expansion of Building Clinic Facities | $98,500 |
| North Valley Animal Disaster Group Orland, CA | Upgrade animal rescue equipment vehicle in time of disater | $42,500 |
| Lily's Legacy-Senior Dog Sanctuary Petaluma, CA | Create pathway to walk dogs safely for all season | $33,250 |
| The Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma CO Santa Rosa, CA | Support at West Ninth Street Rookery Project | $25,000 |
| Giant Steps Petaluma, CA | Expenses for Horse care and maintenanceat Equestrian Center | $25,000 |
| Upwell Turtels Monterey, CA | Sea Turtle Conservation Medical Program | $25,000 |
| Sacramento Co -Bradshaw Animal Shel Sacramento, CA | Support Medical Needs of Animals | $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 | $4,780,792 | $738,355 | $486,000 | $352,250 | 8 | $352,250 | $604,605 | $379,358 |
| 2024 | $4,564,437 | $574,063 | $424,020 | $314,732 | 5 | $314,732 | $464,775 | $359,399 |
| 2023 | $4,414,394 | $220,169 | $414,634 | $308,168 | 6 | $308,168 | $143,703 | $311,053 |
| 2022 | $4,812,859 | $491,469 | $470,390 | $351,675 | 8 | $351,675 | $414,301 | $311,069 |
| 2021 | $4,732,965 | $529,356 | $415,856 | $305,978 | 6 | $305,978 | $451,673 | $355,888 |
| 2020 | $4,465,465 | $336,572 | $389,537 | $286,500 | 13 | — | $275,954 | $298,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dmarlou Foundation reported a distributable amount of $379K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dmarlou Foundation is led by Barry T. Joseph, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry T. Joseph
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Felipe R. Santiago
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Susan E. Rahl
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard H. Rahl (2020–2024) — Retired
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $10K, to Barry T Joseph (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dmarlou Foundation
How much does Dmarlou Foundation give each year?
Dmarlou Foundation gave $352K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $315K across 5 grants.
What is Dmarlou Foundation's typical grant size?
Dmarlou Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $29,125, and its average grant was $44,031, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dmarlou Foundation give grants?
Dmarlou Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants) and Petaluma, CA (2 grants).
Does Dmarlou Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Dmarlou Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dmarlou Foundation's largest grantees?
Dmarlou Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Canine Companions for Independence ($100,000), Oscars Place ($98,500) and North Valley Animal Disaster Group ($42,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dmarlou Foundation?
Dmarlou Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $352K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $379K (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.
What is Dmarlou Foundation's EIN?
Dmarlou Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0320399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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