Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation
The Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation is a private foundation based in Murrieta, California. It reported 16 grants totaling $52,000 in 2024, including support for organizations working in areas such as cancer support, humanitarian response, animal rescue, and medical research.
Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation at a glance
In short: Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation gave $52K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,000
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,250
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,770,439
- +17.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: C Lebowitz 30306 Carmenet Cr, Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone: (951) 961-6912
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michelles Place ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 80 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 21% to New York, 13% to Washington, DC, 10% to Tennessee, and 5% to Pennsylvania. These figures describe the locations of listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $121K (2019). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michelles Place Temecula, CA | Breast Cancer Support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Human Services | $7,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Childrens Research | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Hospice Care | $5,000 |
| Viva Rescue Menifee, CA | Rescue for Farmanimals | $5,000 |
| PBCERS Organization Rochester, NY | Liver Support | $3,000 |
| Israel Guide Dogs Warrington, PA | Care for the Blind | $2,500 |
| Chai Lifeline Lois Angeles, CA | Family in Crisis | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Ranson, WV | Childrens Research | $2,500 |
| Share Cancer Support New York, NY | Cancer Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,770,439 | $62,792 | $81,807 | $52,000 | 16 | $52,000 | $62,792 | $83,746 |
| 2023 | $1,508,874 | $60,751 | $72,752 | $43,000 | 16 | $43,000 | $60,751 | $71,014 |
| 2022 | $1,298,812 | $63,949 | $86,535 | $62,650 | 22 | $62,650 | $63,949 | $92,544 |
| 2021 | $1,637,058 | $68,104 | $93,378 | $69,500 | 10 | $69,500 | $68,104 | $75,523 |
| 2020 | $1,521,203 | $74,635 | $145,626 | $120,000 | 16 | — | $74,635 | $65,062 |
| 2019 | $1,395,089 | $71,986 | $145,948 | $121,000 | 8 | — | $71,986 | $64,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K 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 included support for cancer-related services, humanitarian response, animal rescue, research, and other charitable purposes.
Among its grantees, MICHELLES PLACE describes its mission as “empowering individuals and families impacted by cancer through education and support services.” WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. VIVA RESCUE INC describes its work as animal rescue and sanctuary, while DEGREGORIO FAMILY FOUNDATION INC says it funds research and education related to stomach and esophageal cancer disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $52,000 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 to MICHELLES PLACE for breast cancer support; $7,000 to WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN for human services; $5,000 to ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL for children’s research; $5,000 to LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY for hospice care; and $5,000 to VIVA RESCUE for farm-animal rescue. Other grants included $3,000 to PBCERS ORGANIZATION for liver support and $2,000 to SCRIPPS RESEARCH for medical research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists CHERYL LEBOWITZ and DOROTHY LEBOWITZ as trustees.
Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Lebowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2024)
Dorothy Lebowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $16K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $16K, to Dorothy Lebowitz (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation
How much does Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation give each year?
Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation gave $52K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 16 grants.
What is Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's typical grant size?
Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,250, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation give grants?
Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and District of Columbia (13%).
Does Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's largest grantees?
Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Michelles Place ($10,000), World Central Kitchen ($7,000) and St Judes Childrens Hospital ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation?
Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for cancer-related services, humanitarian response, animal rescue, research, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation?
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 Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's EIN?
Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1075269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Rita & Alfred Dann Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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