The Dahm Family Foundation
The Dahm Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Spokane Valley, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $96K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Dahm Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dahm Family Foundation gave $96K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,000
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,667
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $38,697
- -70.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Dahm Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Christian Schools Inc ($25K). Together the top 9 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 30 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dahm Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 245% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $174K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Christian Schools Inc Colbert, WA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Assembly of God Ministries Springfield, MO | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Transform Iran Inc Glendale, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mormonism Research Ministry Draper, UT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Missions Door Glendale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ryan's House for Youth Coupeville, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Real Restoration Sequim, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $38,697 | $6,372 | $98,675 | $96,000 | 9 | $98,600 | $6,372 | $5,152 |
| 2024 | $131,000 | $-9,738 | $107,500 | $105,000 | 7 | $107,500 | $5,231 | $9,312 |
| 2023 | $248,238 | $-9,633 | $127,000 | $122,000 | 2 | $126,720 | $286 | $13,023 |
| 2022 | $384,871 | $59,053 | $33,220 | $27,850 | 3 | $31,892 | $8,963 | $16,023 |
| 2021 | $359,038 | $249,512 | $174,665 | $174,140 | 9 | $174,653 | $7,241 | $24,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dahm Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dahm Family Foundation is led by Richard Dahm, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Dahm
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Parker
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Rule
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Dahm
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Fischer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Dahm
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Dahm Family Foundation
How much does The Dahm Family Foundation give each year?
The Dahm Family Foundation gave $96K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 7 grants.
What is The Dahm Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dahm Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,667, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dahm Family Foundation give grants?
The Dahm Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (23%) and California (16%).
Does The Dahm Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Dahm Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Dahm Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dahm Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northwest Christian Schools Inc ($25,000), Assembly of God Ministries ($22,000) and Transform Iran Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dahm Family Foundation?
The Dahm Family Foundation reported $39K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dahm Family Foundation's EIN?
The Dahm Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2723523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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