Dmarlou Foundation

MILL VALLEY, CA EIN: 68-0320399

Dmarlou Foundation is a private foundation, based in MILL VALLEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $315K. Net investment income was $465K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$315K

+2.1% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$63K

+22.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dmarlou Foundation reported a distributable amount of $359K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Dmarlou Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.6M (100%)

States

California

Cities

ChicoDavisFort CronkhiteHoplandJoshua TreeOaklandOrlandOrovillePenngrovePetalumaRichmondSan FranciscoSan RafaelSanta Rosa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,564,437	$4,414,394	$4,812,859
Revenue	$574,063	$220,169	$491,469
Expenses	$424,020	$414,634	$470,390
Qualifying Distributions	$314,732	$308,168	$351,675
Net Investment Income	$464,775	$143,703	$414,301
Distributable Amount	$359,399	$311,053	$311,069

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of California-davis ($193,050), Guide Dogs for the Blind ($50,000), Canine Companions for Independence ($31,682).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE SANTA ROSA, CA	Outfit new Ford Van with air conditioning crate and branding wrap	$31,682
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND SAN RAFAEL, CA	Purchase a new Hybrid Toyota Sienna for the Dog Training Department	$50,000
THE BIRD RESCUE CENTER OF SONOMA CO SANTA ROSA, CA	Support at West Ninth Street Rookery Project project	$15,000
GIANT STEPS PETALUMA, CA	Expenses for Horse care and maintenanceat Equestrian Center	$25,000
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-DAVIS DAVIS, CA	Purchase a new X-Ray system for small animal hospital	$193,050

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BARRY T JOSEPH	President	2	$7,500
RICHARD H RAHL	RETIRED	2	$2,500
FELIPE R SANTIAGO	Treasurer	5	$7,500
SUSAN E RAHL	Secretary	2	$7,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Dmarlou Foundation?

As of 2024, Dmarlou Foundation holds $4.6M in total assets with $574K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $315K in 2024.

Where does Dmarlou Foundation operate?

Dmarlou Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does Dmarlou Foundation award?

In 2024, Dmarlou Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $315K — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Dmarlou Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dmarlou Foundation reported a distributable amount of $359K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.