Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable

LAFAYETTE, CA EIN: 68-0093924

Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable is a private foundation, based in LAFAYETTE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $100K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $7K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$100K

+11.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$9K

-68.1% YoY

Grant Count

-37.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$946

-49.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $79K (86%)

New York $11K (12%)

Florida $550 (1%)

Illinois $500 (1%)

Ohio $275 (0%)

District of Columbia $225 (0%)

Georgia $50 (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois New York Ohio

Cities

AtlantaBelvedereBerkeleyCastro ValleyChicagoColumbusConcordDanvilleGainesvilleJacksonvilleLafayettaLafayetteNevada CityNew YorkOaklandOrangeOrindaPiedmontPleasant HillRancho Mirage

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$99,867	$89,840	$84,055
Revenue	$25,058	$40,375	$49,146
Expenses	$15,031	$34,590	$28,338
Qualifying Distributions	$13,175	$32,953	$26,902
Net Investment Income	$6,706	$6,238	$16,710
Distributable Amount	$17,914	$14,923	$13,595

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

73 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Tahoe Fund ($5,000), St Stephen's Episcopal Church ($1,500), National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UC BERKELEY FOUNDATION BERKELEY, CA	PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES	$50
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY NEW YORK, NY	RESEARCH FOR CURE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS	$1,000
ROTARY CLUB OF LAFAYETTE LAFAYETTE, CA	COMMUNITY SERVICE	$100
SIERRA WATCH NEVADA CITY, CA	SECURE LASTING CONSERVATION FOR OUR FAVORITE MOUNTAIN PLACES.	$1,000
ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH BELVEDERE, CA	TO DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE EPISCOPALIAN FAITH AND YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.	$1,500
TAHOE FUND TAHOE CITY, CA	TO HELP ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT RESTORE THE LAKE'S FAMED CLARITY, IMPROVE AND EXPAND OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO BETTER CARE FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT.	$5,000
LOOKUP LIVE OAKLAND, CA	TO DISCOVER, EMPOWER AND SUPPORT YOUTH LEADERS WHO ARE TAKING ACTION TO RAISE AWARENESS, INSPIRE AND DESIGN A HEALTHIER, MORE INCLUSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL WORLD.	$250
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERV WASHINGTON, DC	WORKS IN THE FIELD OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES.	$25
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	TO PROVIDE URGENTLY NEEDED HUMANITARIAN AID IN MOMENTS OFR CRISIS AND CONFLICT.	$35
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION GAINESVILLE, FL	TO PROVIDE REVENUE THROUGH PRIVATE RESOURCES AND SERVE AS A PHILANTHROPIC AND ENTERPRENEURIAL PARTNER TO THE UNIVERSITY.	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SHERRY T DUMKE	President	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable?

As of 2025, Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable holds $100K in total assets with $25K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $9K in 2025.

Where does Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable operate?

Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Ohio.

What size grants does Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable award?

In 2025, Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable awarded 10 grants totaling $9K — an average of about $946 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable's EIN?

Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0093924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.