DMB Foundation
DMB Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a school, land and watershed organizations, media and arts organizations, and community-service organizations.
DMB Foundation at a glance
In short: DMB Foundation gave $19K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $564.706), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,200
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -47.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $565
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $244,546
- -17.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to DMB Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3703 Moss Brooke Ct, Fairfax, VA 22031-3200
Phone: (703) 426-4806
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DMB Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westminster School ($14K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
265 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 265 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 6% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 5% to recipients in Maryland, 3% to recipients in Connecticut, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DMB Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 34 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $20K (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster School Annandale, VA | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Southbury Land Trust Southbury, CT | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wamu Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Weta Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pets Bring Joy Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Choral Arts Society of Washington Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Deep Creek Watershed Foundation Oakland, MD | Unrestricted | $200 |
| John F Kennedy Center Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Montessori School of N Virginia Annandale, VA | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Nutrition Facts Org Takoma Park, MD | Unrestricted | $200 |
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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 | $244,546 | $3,943 | $21,877 | $19,200 | 34 | $19,200 | $13,797 | $21,533 |
| 2023 | $296,764 | $10,103 | $22,543 | $19,900 | 65 | $19,900 | $12,511 | $18,962 |
| 2022 | $270,702 | $5,586 | $22,613 | $20,200 | 62 | $20,200 | $10,798 | $19,965 |
| 2021 | $282,063 | $12,974 | $20,092 | $17,625 | 56 | $17,625 | $12,435 | $20,319 |
| 2020 | $286,793 | $-2,894 | $21,488 | $19,200 | 48 | — | $11,969 | $17,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DMB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 DMB Foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. Westminster School says its mission is to provide the opportunity for a superior elementary and middle school education based on exceptionally high curricula and standards. Southbury Land Trust says its primary exempt purpose is preserving natural resources in Southbury, Connecticut. Deep Creek Watershed Foundation says it supports scientific study, environmental protection, and educational programs relating to the watershed.
Grantmaking
In 2024, DMB Foundation made 34 grants totaling $19,200. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $14,000, with a median of $100. The largest grant was $14,000 to Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia. Other notable grants included $500 each to Southbury Land Trust in Southbury, Connecticut; WAMU in Washington, DC; and WETA in Arlington, Virginia; and $300 to Pets Bring Joy in Fairfax, Virginia. The filing lists the grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Breen is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
DMB Foundation is led by David Breen, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Breen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nina Breen (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about DMB Foundation
How much does DMB Foundation give each year?
DMB Foundation gave $19K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 65 grants.
What is DMB Foundation's typical grant size?
DMB Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $565, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DMB Foundation give grants?
DMB Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (6%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Fairfax, VA (4 grants), Annandale, VA (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (3 grants).
Does DMB Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of DMB Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are DMB Foundation's largest grantees?
DMB Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Westminster School ($14,000), Southbury Land Trust ($500) and Wamu ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DMB Foundation?
DMB Foundation reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (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 does DMB Foundation fund?
No mission statement for DMB Foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DMB Foundation?
The foundation 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 DMB Foundation's EIN?
DMB Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6434857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DMB 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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