The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Owings Mills, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $20,982 to charitable organizations working in areas including community development, music education, homelessness, education, animal welfare, and food support.
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc gave $21K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,982
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,749
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $324,088
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Richard A. Dannenberg as the contact, gives no deadline, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard A Dannenberg
Mailing address: 4 Quarterhorse Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (410) 356-9399
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shanta Foundation ($9K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Colorado (43%), Pennsylvania (19%), Maryland (12%), Maine (10%), and Minnesota (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $21K (2023) to $29K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shanta Foundation Durango, CO | partner with poor ruralvillages in Myanmar to improve quality of life | $9,000 |
| Reading Musical Foundation Reading, PA | supporting musicaleducation forchildren | $2,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation FBO Shelter Music Maine Orono, ME | to provide chamber musicfor persons in shelters forhomeless persons | $2,000 |
| Helping Up Mission Baltimore, MD | help people overcome addiction,homelessness, andhopelessness | $1,560 |
| SISAL Foundation Excelsior, MN | improving life inMassai villages | $1,200 |
| The Gentle Barn Foundation Santa Clarita, CA | Animal rescue to reachat risk children andfamilies | $1,000 |
| Landsdowne Sr High School Landsdowne, MD | Susan F. Singer Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Red Creek Wildlife Rescue Schuylkill Haven, PA | wildlife rehabilitation | $1,000 |
| Mastery Charter School Philadelphia, PA | charter school for at risk children | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Food support | $522 |
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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 | $324,088 | $8,794 | $26,686 | $20,982 | 12 | — | $970 | — |
| 2023 | $341,061 | $9,301 | $28,961 | $20,542 | 14 | $20,542 | $9,301 | $18,780 |
| 2022 | $365,540 | $4,494 | $35,120 | $28,500 | 12 | $28,500 | $4,494 | $20,696 |
| 2021 | $396,166 | $1,782 | $36,927 | $28,750 | 15 | $28,750 | $1,782 | $25,712 |
| 2020 | $431,311 | $130,560 | $35,399 | $29,100 | 13 | — | $130,560 | $24,738 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Shanta Foundation says its mission is to partner with underserved rural villages in Myanmar and Zambia to develop healthy communities, focusing on education, health care, and economic opportunities. Reading Musical Foundation says it advances and advocates for music education and appreciation in Berks County. Mastery Charter School says it prepares students for postsecondary success, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $20,982. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $9,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $9,000 to Shanta Foundation, $2,000 to Reading Musical Foundation, $2,000 to the University of Maine Foundation for Shelter Music Maine, and $1,560 to Helping Up Mission.
Other 2024 grants included $1,200 to SISAL Foundation; $1,000 each to The Gentle Barn Foundation, Landsdowne Sr High School, Red Creek Wildlife Rescue, and Mastery Charter School; $522 to World Central Kitchen; $500 to NOWZAD Rescue; and $200 to SPCA International Vucjak Shelter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joan Singer Consul as President and Richard A. Dannenberg as VP, Secretary/Treasurer.
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc is led by Joan Singer Consul, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Singer Consul
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard A Dannenberg
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margery Dannenberg (2020–2022) — President
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 Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc
How much does The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc gave $21K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $21K across 14 grants.
What is The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,749, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc's top state is Colorado, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and Maryland (12%).
Does The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shanta Foundation ($9,000), Reading Musical Foundation ($2,000) and University of Maine Foundation FBO Shelter Music Maine ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc?
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc reported $324K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $9K.
What does The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6044300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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