The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. In 2025, it made grants to charitable organizations in several states, with listed grant purposes described as supporting the recipients’ exempt purposes.
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation gave $525K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $525,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,955
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,298,189
- -14.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (15 of 59, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1205 Del Oro Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: (609) 688-9680
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DAFGIVING360 ($124K). Together the top 10 received $299K.
Grant Size Distribution
298 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 295 grants of 298 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 24% to Nebraska, 10% to New York, 5% to Massachusetts, and 5% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 59 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 417% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2019) to $525K (2025). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $124,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| The Wooden Floor Santa Ana, CA | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $20,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Orange County Garden Grove, CA | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $15,000 |
| HAV a Sole Culver City, CA | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $15,000 |
| New York Common Pantry New York, NY | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $15,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | For Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,298,189 | $309,669 | $531,327 | $525,000 | 66 | $527,778 | $309,669 | $126,458 |
| 2024 | $1,519,847 | $244,936 | $456,844 | $450,000 | 60 | $452,908 | $244,936 | $133,229 |
| 2023 | $1,731,755 | $236,378 | $379,219 | $375,000 | 61 | $377,771 | $236,378 | $135,569 |
| 2022 | $1,874,628 | $192,009 | $309,106 | $300,000 | 62 | $303,375 | $192,009 | $160,221 |
| 2021 | $1,993,331 | $263,247 | $186,309 | $180,000 | 49 | $183,151 | $263,247 | $175,507 |
| 2020 | $1,918,562 | $149,242 | $168,745 | $165,000 | 49 | — | $149,242 | $160,693 |
| 2019 | $1,938,065 | $95,339 | $170,050 | $165,000 | 56 | — | $95,063 | $141,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2025 — 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 statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New York Common Pantry says it reduces hunger while promoting dignity, health, and self-sufficiency. Community Action Partnership of Orange County says it works to address poverty and promote self-sufficiency in Orange County. Friends of Fieldworkers says it works to improve the lives of families of fieldworkers in Ventura County.
Other 2025 recipients include educational institutions: Harvard describes its work as undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and research across academic domains, while the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. Hav A Sole says it provides quality footwear to homeless and at-risk youth to encourage healthier lifestyles and a sense of community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $525,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $124,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2024, it made 60 grants totaling $450,000; in 2023, it made 61 grants totaling $375,000.
Among its 2025 grants, DAFGIVING360 received $124,000; the Brennan Center for Justice, Harvard College, Stanford University, and the University of Chicago each received $25,000. The Wooden Floor received $20,000. Community Action Partnership of Orange County, Hav A Sole, and New York Common Pantry each received $15,000. Children’s Burn Foundation, Friends of Fieldworkers, and Immigration Center for Woman and Children each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David G Dolotta as president, Peter E Dolotta as vice president, and Michael J Dolotta as treasurer.
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation is led by David G. Dolotta, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David G. Dolotta
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael J. Dolotta
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter E. Dolotta
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation gave $525K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $450K across 60 grants.
What is The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,955, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (24%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (20 grants), Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Ventura, CA (2 grants).
Who are The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include DAFGIVING360 ($124,000), Brennan Center for Justice ($25,000) and President and Fellows of Harvard College ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation?
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $528K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New York Common Pantry says it reduces hunger while promoting dignity, health, and self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Dolotta Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3694725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Dolotta Family Charitable 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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