The Dannen Foundation Inc
The Dannen Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $65.
The Dannen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dannen Foundation Inc gave $31K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $31,048
- -41.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $15,524
- +105.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $15,524
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Dannen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Lukes ($31K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dannen Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+19%). Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $53K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Orlando, FL | General | $30,548 |
| Together We Bake Alexandria, VA | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $65 | $32,848 | $31,048 | 2 | $31,048 | $65 | $912 |
| 2022 | $31,888 | $59,506 | $53,576 | $52,781 | 7 | $52,781 | $193 | $1,685 |
| 2021 | $20,159 | $28,862 | $28,810 | $28,060 | 5 | $28,060 | $2 | $817 |
| 2020 | $20,107 | $10 | $26,950 | $26,200 | 4 | — | $10 | $1,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dannen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $912 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dannen Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carolyn Dannen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Casey D. Dannen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cord D. Dannen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Dannen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Dannen Foundation Inc
How much does The Dannen Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dannen Foundation Inc gave $31K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $53K across 7 grants.
Where does The Dannen Foundation Inc operate?
The Dannen Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia.
How much is The Dannen Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Dannen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $912 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Dannen Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dannen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3727057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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