The Danna Foundation
The Danna Foundation is a private foundation, based in St George, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $149K. Net investment income was $55K.
The Danna Foundation at a glance
In short: The Danna Foundation gave $149K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,050
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,631
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $2,983,184
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Danna Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lucky Duck Foundation ($85K). Together the top 8 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 47 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Danna Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 243% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2024) to $512K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Duck Foundation San Deigo, CA | General Operating Support | $85,000 |
| Project Access Orange, CA | General Operating Support | $26,200 |
| Alpha Project San Deigo, CA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Volunteers of America Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Neighborworks Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Utah Veterans Alliance Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating Suppoty | $5,000 |
| Oc Firefighters Irvine, CA | General Operating Support | $3,850 |
| The Burn Institute San Deigo, CA | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,983,184 | $397,160 | $468,558 | $149,050 | 8 | $417,890 | $54,649 | $171,943 |
| 2023 | $2,925,271 | $452,136 | $548,346 | $151,934 | 10 | $493,354 | $51,155 | $175,850 |
| 2022 | $3,051,384 | $594,914 | $801,146 | $272,807 | 10 | $700,492 | $177,058 | $123,376 |
| 2021 | $3,181,933 | $2,300,214 | $996,839 | $511,500 | 11 | $511,500 | $1,618,601 | $103,305 |
| 2020 | $1,958,809 | $842,987 | $650,425 | $396,000 | 8 | — | $331,568 | $113,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Danna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Danna Foundation is led by Danuel Stanger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danuel Stanger
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Stanger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Stanger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Danna Foundation
How much does The Danna Foundation give each year?
The Danna Foundation gave $149K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 10 grants.
What is The Danna Foundation's typical grant size?
The Danna Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $18,631, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Danna Foundation give grants?
The Danna Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (7%) and Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Deigo, CA (3 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does The Danna Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Danna Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Danna Foundation's largest grantees?
The Danna Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lucky Duck Foundation ($85,000), Project Access ($26,200) and Alpha Project ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Danna Foundation?
The Danna Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $418K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Danna Foundation's EIN?
The Danna Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4698727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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