DTS Charitable Foundation Inc
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working on animal welfare and animal protection, as well as organizations addressing other areas, including children affected by war.
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DTS Charitable Foundation Inc gave $220K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $219,500
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,442
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,250
- Total assets
- $2,151,384
- +23.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (35% 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 DTS Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing says to contact DTS Charitable Foundation Inc.
- Contact
Application contact: Dts Charitable Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 1484 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451-1611
Phone: (781) 890-5211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DTS Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peta ($25K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 151 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in California (35%), New York (13%), Virginia (11%), Massachusetts (10%), and Connecticut (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DTS Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 257% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $213K (2020) to $453K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peta Norfolk, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Companion Animal Protection Society Thousand Oaks, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Friends of Animals Darien, CT | General | $15,000 |
| Mercy for Animals Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,000 |
| WoodstockFarm Sanctuary High Falls, NY | General | $13,000 |
| Animal Place Grass Valley, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Humane Farming Association San Rafael, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The Humane League Rockville, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Vegan Outreach Davis, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Florida Urgent Rescue Jacksonville, FL | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,151,384 | $604,733 | $219,536 | $219,500 | 26 | $219,500 | $505 | $85,411 |
| 2023 | $1,743,686 | $823,830 | $268,036 | $268,000 | 33 | $268,000 | $305 | $58,933 |
| 2022 | $1,187,892 | $500,766 | $461,036 | $453,000 | 37 | $453,000 | $204 | $51,663 |
| 2021 | $1,158,060 | $600,694 | $250,416 | $247,000 | 29 | $247,000 | $201 | $39,076 |
| 2020 | $807,792 | $204,882 | $212,536 | $212,500 | 26 | — | $3,348 | $37,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DTS Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for animal welfare and protection organizations. For example, Mercy for Animals describes its mission as building a compassionate food system, while Friends of Animals says it works to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation. Animal Place describes its work as providing refuge for unwanted farmed animals and promoting animal welfare through education and advocacy.
The foundation also gave to Children in Conflict, whose stated vision is a world where no child’s life is torn apart by war, and to PAWS Chicago, which describes itself as a no-kill animal welfare organization providing spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $219,500 through 26 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $7,250. Notable grants included $25,000 to PETA; $20,000 to Companion Animal Protection Society; $15,000 each to Friends of Animals and Mercy for Animals; and $13,000 to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald T Scholz as President.
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Donald T. Scholz, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald T. Scholz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 DTS Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does DTS Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc gave $220K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $268K across 33 grants.
What is DTS Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,250, and its average grant was $8,442, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DTS Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does DTS Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of DTS Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are DTS Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Peta ($25,000), Companion Animal Protection Society ($20,000) and Friends of Animals ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DTS Charitable Foundation Inc?
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DTS Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for animal welfare and protection organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DTS Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 DTS Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
DTS Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2994523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DTS Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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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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