Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation
The Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation is a private foundation based in Danville, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including assistance to children with life-threatening medical conditions, animal protection, education, and workforce development.
Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation gave $230K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,467
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,728
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,781,533
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert and Patricia Dahl 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: 738 Glen Eagle Court, Danville, CA 94526
Phone: (510) 383-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make a Wish Foundation ($67K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 60 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Danville, California. In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 22% to Oregon, 6% to Georgia, and 4% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2021) to $230K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation San Francisco, CA | Assistance to Children with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions | $66,667 |
| Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Truckee, CA | Animal Protection | $30,000 |
| Banderas Bay Charities - Amigos De La Cruz De Huanacaxtle Portland, OR | To support the expansion and repairs for the kids club. | $20,000 |
| Banderas Bay Charities Peace Animals Portland, OR | Animal Assistance | $20,000 |
| Nor-Cal Golden Retriever Rescue Menlo Park, CA | Animal Protection | $15,000 |
| Mexico Education Association Canton, GA | Education Assistance | $13,800 |
| Arthritis Foundation San Francisco, CA | Prevention, Control and Cure of Arthritis | $10,000 |
| Banderas Bay Charities-Pasitos De Luz Portland, OR | Support the villages of punta de mita and higuera blanca through educational and economic opportunities | $10,000 |
| Contra Costa Crisis Center Walnut Creek, CA | Greif Counseling, Homelessness, Suicide Prevention | $10,000 |
| El Paso Community Foundationpunta De Mita Foundation El Paso, TX | Education Assistance | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,781,533 | $260,038 | $353,956 | $230,467 | 13 | $247,199 | $243,281 | $141,869 |
| 2024 | $1,875,451 | $-41,398 | $212,409 | $169,900 | 12 | $186,325 | $9,499 | $127,520 |
| 2023 | $2,148,597 | $-92,370 | $190,859 | $157,600 | 12 | $169,673 | $7,073 | $110,151 |
| 2022 | $2,401,799 | $-255,161 | $201,270 | $150,500 | 12 | $159,177 | $7,878 | $112,077 |
| 2021 | $2,896,592 | $875,769 | $181,277 | $140,500 | 11 | $156,187 | $859,728 | $147,122 |
| 2020 | $2,183,002 | $137,073 | $236,218 | $205,500 | 12 | — | $123,062 | $128,843 |
| 2019 | $2,264,901 | $89,098 | $178,718 | $150,000 | 12 | — | $77,495 | $120,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations working in animal protection, children’s medical assistance, education, workforce development, crisis counseling, and other stated purposes. For example, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe says its mission is to save and improve pets’ lives through adoptions, community spay/neuter services, and humane education. Growth Sector Company says it creates workforce initiatives leading disadvantaged youth and adults to high-wage, high-growth jobs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $230,467. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $66,667, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest reported awards were $66,667 to Make-A-Wish Foundation for assistance to children with life-threatening medical conditions; $30,000 to Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe for animal protection; and $20,000 each to Banderas Bay Charities – Amigos de la Cruz de Huanacaxtle for Kids Club expansion and repairs and Banderas Bay Charities Peace Animals for animal assistance. Other reported awards included $15,000 to Nor-Cal Golden Retriever Rescue and $10,000 each to Arthritis Foundation, Contra Costa Crisis Center, Growth Sector Company, and several other organizations.
The Contra Costa Crisis Center describes its work as operating the 24-hour 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for Contra Costa County and providing crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and related support. Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue says it is an all-volunteer organization that finds homes for Golden Retrievers and mixes, including displaced, abandoned, and homeless dogs in Northern California.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Keith Dahl as president, Kenneth Dahl as vice president and CFO, and Karen Bradley as vice president and secretary.
Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation is led by Keith Dahl, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith Dahl
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Karen Bradley
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Kenneth Dahl
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Keith Dahl (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation
How much does Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation give each year?
Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation gave $230K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 12 grants.
What is Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,728, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation give grants?
Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (22%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Animal Protection" (3 grants).
Who are Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Make a Wish Foundation ($66,667), Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe ($30,000) and Banderas Bay Charities - Amigos De La Cruz De Huanacaxtle ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation?
Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $247K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in animal protection, children’s medical assistance, education, workforce development, crisis counseling, and other stated purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Patricia Dahl 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 Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0442961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert and Patricia Dahl Foundation 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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