The Danhakl Family Foundation
The Danhakl Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It principally partners with grassroots organizations that support youth development and address the needs of disadvantaged communities.
The Danhakl Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Danhakl Family Foundation gave $4.2M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $127K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,205,107
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $127,427
- +43.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $98,860,658
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Danhakl Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11111 Santa Monica Blvd 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 954-0444
Website: https://danhaklfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Danhakl Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital of Los Angeles ($525K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 189 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining shares were 7% to Massachusetts, 4% to New York, 4% to Connecticut, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Danhakl Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $140K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | HEALTH | $525,000 |
| Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Los Angeles, CA | Education | $500,000 |
| New Door Ventures Los Angeles, CA | Address Community Needs | $400,000 |
| College Track Oakland, CA | Education | $375,000 |
| Aim High for High School San Francisco, CA | Education | $350,000 |
| The Hack Foundation West Hollywood, CA | Education | $250,000 |
| Bay Area Scores San Francisco, CA | Address Community Needs | $200,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | Address Community Needs | $200,000 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | Education | $195,107 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity New York, NY | Education | $175,000 |
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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 | $98,860,658 | $2,482,283 | $4,518,724 | $4,205,107 | 33 | $4,318,579 | $2,307,098 | $5,018,657 |
| 2023 | $100,662,939 | $952,317 | $4,168,680 | $3,815,821 | 43 | $3,929,651 | $1,164,958 | $4,740,774 |
| 2022 | $92,970,769 | $6,515,257 | $4,250,903 | $3,690,000 | 47 | $3,798,972 | $3,711,441 | $4,228,920 |
| 2021 | $108,410,435 | $35,883,196 | $2,890,651 | $2,369,307 | 38 | $2,492,805 | $41,934,915 | $3,386,984 |
| 2020 | $70,615,510 | $25,187,364 | $1,561,623 | $1,543,357 | 28 | — | $223,124 | $2,204,337 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Danhakl Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.0M 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
The foundation states that it principally partners with grassroots organizations supporting youth development and addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities. Its 2024 grants included education, health, and community-needs awards.
Several large 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions focus on young people and education. Partnership for Los Angeles Schools says it works to improve achievement in high-need schools and expand access to high-quality education. College Track describes its work as supporting first-generation students from under-resourced communities through college graduation. Aim High for High School says it provides enriching learning experiences for middle school students, aspiring teachers, and experienced educators. New Door Ventures says it prepares opportunity youth for work and life through jobs, training, education, and support.
Other 2024 grantees address community needs in different ways. Union Rescue Mission says it provides services including food, shelter, medical care, recovery programs, and job training to people experiencing homelessness. Chrysalis Center says it serves people and families in Connecticut, including people facing poverty, mental health challenges, addiction, and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $4,205,107. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $525,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $525,000 to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for health; $500,000 to Partnership for Los Angeles Schools for education; $400,000 to New Door Ventures for community needs; $375,000 to College Track for education; and $350,000 to Aim High for High School for education. Other large grants included $250,000 to The Hack Foundation for education, $200,000 each to Bay Area Scores and Union Rescue Mission for community needs, and $195,107 to Harvard Business School for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and trustees:
- John G Danhakl — Trustee
- Katherine A Danhakl — Trustee
- Elizabeth Anne Reed — President, Trustee, Chair, ED
- Victoria Lin Danhakl — Trustee
- Thomas Charles Danhakl — Trustee, Treasurer
- Stephanie Elizabeth Danhakl — Trustee, Secretary
- Peter Randolph Raymond — Trustee
- Andrew Philips Reed — Trustee
The Danhakl Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth Anne Reed, President, Trustee, Chair & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Anne Reed
President, Trustee, Chair & Executive Director
President, Trustee, Treasurer & Executive Director → President, Trustee, Chair & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $50K (2024)
Victoria Lin Danhakl
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
John G. Danhakl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine A. Danhakl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Philips Reed
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Randolph Raymond
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Elizabeth Danhakl
Trustee & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Charles Danhakl
Trustee & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Danhakl (2020–2021) — President, Trustee, Treasurer & Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $50K, to Elizabeth Anne Reed (President, Trustee, Chair, Ed). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Danhakl Family Foundation
How much does The Danhakl Family Foundation give each year?
The Danhakl Family Foundation gave $4.2M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 43 grants.
What is The Danhakl Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Danhakl Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $127,427, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Danhakl Family Foundation that year got $55K on average.
Where does The Danhakl Family Foundation give grants?
The Danhakl Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), San Francisco, CA (4 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Danhakl Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Danhakl Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Address Community Needs" (16 grants) and "Education" (12 grants).
Who are The Danhakl Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Danhakl Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital of Los Angeles ($525,000), Partnership for Los Angeles Schools ($500,000) and New Door Ventures ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Danhakl Family Foundation?
The Danhakl Family Foundation reported $98.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.0M (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 The Danhakl Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it principally partners with grassroots organizations supporting youth development and addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities. Its 2024 grants included education, health, and community-needs awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Danhakl Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Danhakl Family Foundation's EIN?
The Danhakl Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6924862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Danhakl Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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