DONUM4 Foundation
DONUM4 Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $202K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $36K.
DONUM4 Foundation at a glance
In short: DONUM4 Foundation gave $30K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,089
- +39.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,761
- +91.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $180
- Total assets
- $202,317
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DONUM4 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($27K). Together the top 8 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How DONUM4 Foundation gives
- Giving grew 264% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 256% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | Medical Research | $27,120 |
| Dream Big Books Houston, TX | Education | $1,515 |
| Houston Junior Forum Inc Houston, TX | Community Impact | $756 |
| Afmda New York, NY | Disaster Relief | $180 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Huminitarian Aid | $180 |
| The Shul of Bellaire Bellaire, TX | Religous | $180 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Medical Research | $108 |
| Easterseals of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Disability Services | $50 |
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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 | $202,317 | $39,287 | $33,743 | $30,089 | 8 | $30,089 | $35,655 | $11,737 |
| 2023 | $196,773 | $1,786 | $25,478 | $21,590 | 11 | $21,590 | $110 | $10,583 |
| 2022 | $220,465 | $4,734 | $33,899 | $28,497 | 9 | $28,497 | $2,951 | $10,800 |
| 2021 | $249,630 | $126,025 | $12,470 | $8,260 | 7 | $8,260 | — | $7,627 |
| 2020 | $136,075 | $119,417 | $35,407 | $34,140 | 4 | — | — | $5,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DONUM4 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DONUM4 Foundation is led by Carl D. Shaw, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl D. Shaw
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Moulton
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alexander Ron (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Daniel Ron (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 DONUM4 Foundation
How much does DONUM4 Foundation give each year?
DONUM4 Foundation gave $30K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 11 grants.
What is DONUM4 Foundation's typical grant size?
DONUM4 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $180, and its average grant was $3,761, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DONUM4 Foundation give grants?
DONUM4 Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does DONUM4 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on DONUM4 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are DONUM4 Foundation's largest grantees?
DONUM4 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($27,120), Dream Big Books ($1,515) and Houston Junior Forum Inc ($756), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DONUM4 Foundation?
DONUM4 Foundation reported $202K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is DONUM4 Foundation's EIN?
DONUM4 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1485173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work DONUM4 Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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