The Dansko Foundation Inc
The Dansko Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Grove, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting community services, youth, education, animal welfare, health, and other causes.
The Dansko Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dansko Foundation Inc gave $28K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,927
- -54.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,164
- -52.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $341
- Total assets
- $1,917,958
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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.
How to apply to The Dansko Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For its matching gift program, a matching grants program form is required. The filing lists eligible awards as being for any public charitable organization.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed.
- Deadline
- None is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jamey Mullin
Mailing address: 33 Federal Road Penn Business Park, West Grove, PA 19390
Phone: (610) 869-8335
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dansko Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($6K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (82%), followed by Maryland (11%), Tennessee (5%), Maine (1%), and Delaware (1%). The foundation is based in West Grove, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dansko Foundation Inc gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 28% 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 (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 $25K (2021) to $92K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Reading, PA | Improving Quality of Life for Community | $6,125 |
| New London Counseling Center Lincoln Unversity, PA | Improving Quality of Life for Community | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Exton, PA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Youth | $3,625 |
| Avon Grove Education Foundation West Grove, PA | To expand and enhance educational opportunities in the avon grove school district | $3,000 |
| Paws for Life Chesapeake City, MD | Improving Quality of Life for Our Animals | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Brandywine West Chester, PA | Improving Quality of Life for Community | $2,419 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital Memphis, TN | Improving quality of life for community with sick children | $1,405 |
| Oxford Neighborhood Services Oxford, PA | Improving Quality of Life for Community | $956 |
| Lamancha Rescue Coatesville, PA | Improving Quality of Life for Our Animals | $642 |
| Oxford Music Boosters Oxford, PA | Improving Quality of Life for Community Through Music | $564 |
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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 | $1,917,958 | $257,331 | $42,875 | $27,927 | 24 | $28,283 | $92,648 | $99,420 |
| 2023 | $1,733,126 | $44,379 | $78,202 | $61,294 | 25 | $63,431 | $28,801 | $86,051 |
| 2022 | $1,828,372 | $7,264 | $115,510 | $92,108 | 18 | $96,476 | $15,380 | $86,945 |
| 2021 | $1,842,494 | $176,521 | $47,730 | $25,026 | 4 | $27,104 | $160,350 | $91,104 |
| 2020 | $1,716,287 | $315,523 | $52,444 | $38,073 | 27 | — | $223,007 | $76,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dansko Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $99K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include purposes described as improving quality of life for communities, local youth, animals, and children with illnesses; expanding educational opportunities; and supporting music and freshwater research and stewardship.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. New London Counseling Center says it provides accessible, affordable mental health services. PAWS FOR LIFE INC says it rescues dogs and places them with preapproved families through adoption. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine says it puts Christian principles into practice through programs for healthy spirit, mind, and body. The Boy Scouts of America describes its mission as developing young people through Scoutcraft and teaching values including patriotism, courage, and self-reliance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $27,927. Grants ranged from $30 to $6,125, with a median grant of $341. Among the largest were $6,125 to the American Red Cross, $4,000 to New London Counseling Center, $3,625 to the Boy Scouts of America, and $3,000 each to Avon Grove Education Foundation and PAWS FOR LIFE.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jamey Mullin as president and Angie Topper, Lee Casey, and Dawn Hernandez as directors.
The Dansko Foundation Inc is led by Jamey Mullin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamey Mullin
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Topper
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Casey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brenda Zurl (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Jones (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Ormerod (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jessica Sollenberger (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kelsey Jayne Gomez (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Schwartz (2020) — Secretary
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 Dansko Foundation Inc
How much does The Dansko Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dansko Foundation Inc gave $28K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 25 grants.
What is The Dansko Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dansko Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $341, and its average grant was $1,164, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dansko Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dansko Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (11%) and Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Chester, PA (3 grants), Oxford, PA (3 grants), Exton, PA (2 grants) and Coatesville, PA (2 grants).
Does The Dansko Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Dansko Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Improving Quality of Life for Community" (7 grants), "Improving Quality of Life for Our Animals" (5 grants) and "Improve the Quality of Life for Local Youth" (3 grants).
Who are The Dansko Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dansko Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($6,125), New London Counseling Center ($4,000) and Boy Scouts of America ($3,625), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dansko Foundation Inc?
The Dansko Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (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 Dansko Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include purposes described as improving quality of life for communities, local youth, animals, and children with illnesses; expanding educational opportunities; and supporting music and freshwater research and stewardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dansko Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dansko Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dansko Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2306394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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