The Donant Foundation
The Donant Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $392K.
The Donant Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donant Foundation gave $195K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,500
- +72.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,786
- +72.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $2,646,321
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Donant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cristo Rey High School ($84K). Together the top 7 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Donant Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $195K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey High School Sacramento, CA | Capital Improvements, Operating Funds | $83,500 |
| Jesuit High School Carmichael, CA | Endowment | $40,000 |
| St Francis High School Sacramento, CA | Capital Improvements | $40,000 |
| Elk Grove Young Life Elk Grove, CA | Operating Funds | $11,500 |
| Volunteers of America Greater Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Future Foundation Roseville, CA | Operating Funds | $8,500 |
| Fairytale Town Sacramento, CA | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,646,321 | $410,560 | $230,848 | $194,500 | 7 | $211,878 | $391,590 | $183,308 |
| 2024 | $2,469,592 | $195,228 | $143,223 | $112,625 | 7 | $118,198 | $168,635 | $171,981 |
| 2023 | $2,386,112 | $203,821 | $84,764 | $50,000 | 6 | $62,384 | $181,441 | $143,300 |
| 2022 | $2,302,338 | $197,903 | $211,345 | $177,125 | 10 | $187,475 | $174,033 | $152,442 |
| 2021 | $2,311,881 | $305,275 | $201,743 | $161,125 | 9 | $176,726 | $278,527 | $180,284 |
| 2020 | $2,207,003 | $511 | $235,809 | $194,625 | 7 | — | $30,036 | $145,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Donant Foundation is led by Kimberly Lien, Vice President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly Lien
Vice President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Lien
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Ketchum
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Boersma
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Lien
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dorothy P. Lien (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lori A. Lien (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Timothy S. Lien (2020–2022) — Vice President, CFO & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Norman Lien (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Donant Foundation
How much does The Donant Foundation give each year?
The Donant Foundation gave $195K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 7 grants.
What is The Donant Foundation's typical grant size?
The Donant Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,500, and its average grant was $27,786, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Donant Foundation give grants?
The Donant Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (4 grants).
Does The Donant Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Donant Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Donant Foundation's largest grantees?
The Donant Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cristo Rey High School ($83,500), Jesuit High School ($40,000) and St Francis High School ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donant Foundation?
The Donant Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Donant Foundation's EIN?
The Donant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0414080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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