Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc
Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement seeks to transform the teaching and learning of American history through short films and multimedia.
Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc at a glance
In short: Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $247,720
- -53.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Tolsons Chapel ($30K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Tolsons Chapel Sharpsburg, MD | general support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247,720 | $833,800 | $1,123,904 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $537,824 | $1,380,042 | $848,261 | — | — |
About Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc
Based on IRS filings
Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc is a public charity, based in Florence, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $248K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc is led by Marjorie Buckley, Board Chair on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marjorie Buckley
Board Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Levine
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ballen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hahn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Riccards
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc
How much does Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc give each year?
Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc?
Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc reported $248K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $834K.
Where does Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc operate?
Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc's EIN?
Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5160790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 28, 2026)
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