Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc is a Houston, Texas–based public charity formed in 2006. It supports educational and recreational opportunities for youth and community programs, with its grantmaking centered on the Greater Houston area and five stated pillars: youth development through soccer and education, food insecurity, military and veteran support, cancer support and awareness, and sustainability.
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc gave $547K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $546,729
- +203.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,869
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $841,740
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The charity accepts unsolicited requests through its community grant application process. Its separate donation-request policy requires online submission at least six weeks before the event or procurement date; it does not accept financial requests through that form. Donation requests must support one of the five pillars, come from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a valid tax ID, and be for direct charitable causes. An organization may submit one donation request per calendar year, and donated items may not be sold for profit.
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Goal-Getters Scholarship Presented by ConocoPhillips)
- Contact
Mailing address: 413 Bastrop Street, Houston, TX 77003
Phone: (713) 276-7575
Website: https://houstondynamofc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc
Goal-Getters Scholarship Presented by ConocoPhillips
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc
Amount
$2,500 (four scholarships available)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Ticket Assist Program
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US Soccer Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $401K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 41 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The charity is based in Houston and describes its community grant program as serving the Greater Houston area. In 2024, half of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; other reported recipient-state shares were Washington, D.C. (20%), Florida (11%), Arizona (9%), and California (4%). The 2024 grantees also included One Tree Planted in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $13K (2020) to $547K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $547K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Soccer Foundation Washington, DC | Youth Development | $100,000 |
| Science of Sport Tucson, AZ | Youth Development | $51,120 |
| Blue Angels Foundation Pensacola, FL | Millitary & Veteran Support | $50,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Cancer Awareness | $50,000 |
| Families Helping Families in Houston Richmond, TX | Food Insecurity | $40,654 |
| Houston Independent School District Foundation Houston, TX | Sustainability | $35,605 |
| Rebuilding Together Houston Houston, TX | Military & Veteran Support | $25,000 |
| Bakerripley Houston, TX | Food Insecurity | $21,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc Shelburne, VT | Sustainability | $15,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Sustainability | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,740 | $970,146 | $822,153 | $546,729 | 25 |
| 2023 | $693,747 | $698,345 | $293,738 | $180,035 | 10 |
| 2022 | $289,140 | $295,983 | $188,230 | $17,815 | Total only |
| 2021 | $181,387 | $188,336 | $153,687 | $48,030 | 4 |
| 2020 | $146,738 | $59,560 | $114,048 | $13,000 | 2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote educational and recreational opportunities for youths. Its filing describes activities that support community events and programs, develop curricula to get children active and promote scientific education, and recognize community members.
Its five grantmaking pillars are youth development through soccer and education; food insecurity; military and veteran support; cancer support and awareness; and sustainability. Examples of grantees illustrate the range of supported work: the Blue Angels Foundation describes its mission as supporting wounded veterans through housing, education, employment, and care related to post-traumatic stress; Rebuilding Together Houston says it provides free home repairs to families; and BakerRipley describes its work as connecting residents in emerging neighborhoods with resources, education, and opportunities for self-sufficiency. Environmental grantees include Trees for Houston, which says it plants, protects, and promotes trees in the Greater Houston area, and One Tree Planted, which describes its mission as advancing a sustainable and resilient future through tree-based solutions.
The funder’s website also describes youth soccer and education activities, including free soccer programming, STEM curriculum, and literacy programs. These are the organization’s own activities, distinct from grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the charity made 25 grants totaling $546,729. Grant amounts ranged from $7,150 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $100,000 to the U.S. Soccer Foundation for youth development; $51,120 to Science of Sport for youth development; $50,000 to the Blue Angels Foundation for military and veteran support; and $50,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center for cancer awareness. Other notable grants included $40,654 to Families Helping Families in Houston for food insecurity, $35,605 to the Houston Independent School District Foundation for sustainability, and $25,000 to Rebuilding Together Houston for military and veteran support.
The community grant program’s published requirements call for applicants to be 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Greater Houston area, provide resources or opportunities for underserved people or groups, and focus primarily on one of the five pillars. The published 2025 timeline set an August 31 application deadline, followed by review in September and winner announcements on September 15. That cycle is past; the materials provided do not establish a later community-grant deadline. The application instructions request a completed application in Word or PDF format with applicable supporting documentation.
The organization also offers a Goal-Getters Scholarship with ConocoPhillips: four scholarships of $2,500 each for Greater Houston high school seniors with an interest in STEM and soccer. The 2026 application cycle, which ran from March 6 to March 31, is past; the listed deadline for the next cycle is March 31, 2027.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ted Segal as president, Jessica O’Neill as vice president, and Valerie Holland as secretary. It lists Brian Ching, Kenneth Owen, and Alvin Gujardo as board members, and Shimon Edelstein, Radion Segal, and Nicholas Blasco as officers.
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc is led by Ted Segal, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ted Segal
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Holland
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Alvin Gujardo
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ching
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Owen
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Blasco
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Radion Segal
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shimon Edelstein
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica O'Neill
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John Walker (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Elizabeth Tilney (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Lawrence Pope (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Ken Owens (2020) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Valerie Holland (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc
How much does Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc give each year?
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc gave $547K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $180K across 10 grants.
What is Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,869, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc give grants?
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (12 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Development" (6 grants), "Sustainability" (5 grants) and "Food Insecurity" (5 grants).
Who are Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include US Soccer Foundation ($100,000), Science of Sport ($51,120) and Blue Angels Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc?
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc reported $842K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $970K.
What does Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote educational and recreational opportunities for youths. Its filing describes activities that support community events and programs, develop curricula to get children active and promote scientific education, and recognize community members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc?
The charity accepts unsolicited requests through its community grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc's EIN?
Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0768361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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