The Danhakl Family Foundation
The Danhakl Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2006. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, health, community needs, and animal rescue.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$98.9M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+10.2% YoY
Grant Count
33
-23.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$127K
+43.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- Education — Supporting schools and educational institutions, with particular emphasis on STEM education and science teachers
- Community Needs — Addressing broader community development initiatives
- Health — Medical research and healthcare-related causes
- Animal Rescue — Animal welfare and rescue organizations
- Hunting — Conservation and hunting-related initiatives
The foundation demonstrates a pattern of supporting institutions with which the founders have personal connections.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas in:
- California
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
The founders maintain strong ties to the Bay Area and have supported institutions in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $98,860,658 | 2024 |
| Total Assets | $100,662,939 | 2023 |
| Total Giving | $4,205,107 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $4,168,680 | 2023 |
| Total Revenues | $952,317 | 2023 |
| Investment Income | $1,628,315 | 2023 |
The foundation's assets have remained relatively stable, with approximately $99-101 million in total assets. Investment income represents a significant revenue source, with 2023 showing $1.6 million in investment income and dividends.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $98,860,658 | $100,662,939 | $92,970,769 |
| Revenue | $2,482,283 | $952,317 | $6,515,257 |
| Expenses | $4,518,724 | $4,168,680 | $4,250,903 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,318,579 | $3,929,651 | $3,798,972 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,307,098 | $1,164,958 | $3,711,441 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,018,657 | $4,740,774 | $4,228,920 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John G. Danhakl — Founder and Managing Partner
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Berkeley; MBA from Harvard Business School
- Career: Vice President in Corporate Finance at Drexel (1985-1990); Managing Director at DLJ Los Angeles office (1990-1995); Managing Partner at Leonard Green & Partners (1995-present)
Katherine Danhakl — Co-founder
- Conducts philanthropy jointly with John Danhakl through the foundation
The foundation operates with one employee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN G DANHAKL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE A DANHAKL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH ANNE REED | PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE, CHAIR, ED | 10 | $50,000 |
| VICTORIA LIN DANHAKL | TRUSTEE | 10 | $50,000 |
| THOMAS CHARLES DANHAKL | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE ELIZABETH DANHAKL | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PETER RANDOLPH RAYMOND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREW PHILIPS REED | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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