Do Something Cool Foundation
Do Something Cool Foundation is a private foundation, based in Playa Del Rey, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $350K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $385K.
Do Something Cool Foundation at a glance
In short: Do Something Cool Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,015
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,015
- Median grant
- $5,015
- Total assets
- $349,744
- -38.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Do Something Cool Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Pacific Pups Rescue ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Do Something Cool Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 118% of 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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Pups Rescue Los Angeles, CA | Donation of grant towards pet adoption and foster care | $5,015 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $349,744 | $394,962 | $15,615 | $5,015 | 1 | $15,615 | $384,869 | $13,276 |
| 2021 | $566,238 | $696,515 | — | — | — | — | — | $20,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Do Something Cool Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Do Something Cool Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Bryan Hawkins
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sarah Kawada
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Do Something Cool Foundation
How much does Do Something Cool Foundation give each year?
Do Something Cool Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Do Something Cool Foundation?
Do Something Cool Foundation reported $350K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Do Something Cool Foundation operate?
Do Something Cool Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Do Something Cool Foundation's EIN?
Do Something Cool Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3355718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
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