The DRG Foundation
The organization is dedicated to providing financial support to Bay Area students who are passionate about academics, athletics, and the arts. The DRG Foundation provides grants to Marin Catholic High School in Marin, California, Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, and the University of Miami in Miami, Florida, specifically allocated for student scholarships. Furthermore, the organization supports art and athletic programs, and contributes to art and athletic facility enhancements throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
The DRG Foundation at a glance
In short: The DRG Foundation gave $306K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $306,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $102,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $8,133,128
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The DRG Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The DRG Foundation
Dino R. Ghilotti Motta 'Canes Care for Canes' Endowed Scholarship at University of Miami
The DRG Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dino Richard Ghilotti Endowed Scholarship at Marin Catholic High School
The DRG Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
San Domenico Grammar School Scholarships
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The DRG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marin Catholic High School ($106K). Together the top 3 received $306K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $311K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $306K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Catholic High School Kentfield, CA | Education | $106,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Education | $100,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Education | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,133,128 | $725,140 | $383,432 | $306,000 | 3 | $715,805 |
| 2023 | $7,693,470 | $319,256 | $375,627 | $311,000 | 3 | $220,156 |
| 2022 | $7,239,511 | $986,039 | $118,979 | $75,000 | 3 | $845,165 |
| 2021 | $6,718,054 | $318,364 | $36,225 | $5,000 | Total only | $159,153 |
| 2020 | $6,523,359 | $171,243 | $226,094 | $200,000 | 2 | $57,814 |
| 2019 | $6,347,768 | $5,114,023 | $247,105 | $222,501 | 4 | $466 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The DRG Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The DRG Foundation is a public charity, based in Corte Madera, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $306K. Net investment income was $716K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The DRG Foundation is led by Greg Choma, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Choma
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ghilotti
Board Chairman
President → Board Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Mandel
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Cappiello
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Ghilotti
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Ghilotti
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Whitney Stoner
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nico Dumont
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Emily Fiel
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Ghilotti Mandel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 DRG Foundation
How much does The DRG Foundation give each year?
The DRG Foundation gave $306K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $311K across 3 grants.
What is The DRG Foundation's typical grant size?
The DRG Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $102,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The DRG Foundation give grants?
The DRG Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (33%).
Does The DRG Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The DRG Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
How large is The DRG Foundation?
The DRG Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $725K.
What is The DRG Foundation's EIN?
The DRG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3699756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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