The F Danz Foundation
The F Danz Foundation was a private foundation based in Lake Forest Park, Washington, that made grants to charitable organizations. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation reported distributing all its assets to qualified charities and closing its bank and investment accounts; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The F Danz Foundation at a glance
In short: The F Danz Foundation gave $254K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $18K), mostly in Colorado. 36% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $254,403
- -36.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $18,172
- -40.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (59% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The F Danz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the 2022 filing is marked final and reports that the foundation closed its accounts, this policy should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16102 41St Ave Ne, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Phone: (206) 364-1612
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The F Danz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Family Services ($150K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 39 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 29% to Washington, 10% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The F Danz Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2022) to $666K (2020). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Denver, CO | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $25,000 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,000 |
| Kline Galland Home Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest Kent, WA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,000 |
| Hopelink Kirkland, WA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,000 |
| Kindering Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $5,000 |
| Lifewire Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $5,000 |
| Treehouse Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $162,864 | $254,885 | $254,403 | 14 | $254,428 | — | $5,350 |
| 2021 | $92,021 | $156,635 | $406,562 | $397,500 | 13 | $398,181 | $723 | $10,034 |
| 2020 | $341,948 | $285,723 | $669,032 | $665,500 | 12 | — | $43,796 | $22,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The F Danz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2022 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations working on a range of needs. For example, Hopelink describes its mission as helping people exit poverty through comprehensive services, partnerships, and advocacy; Food Lifeline says it feeds people experiencing hunger while working to end hunger; and Treehouse says it supports children who have experienced foster care. LifeWire describes its mission as ending domestic violence through services, advocacy, education, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $254,403. The median grant was $5,000; the smallest was $4,403 and the largest was $150,000. The largest listed grants included $150,000 to Jewish Family Services in Denver, $25,000 to the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., and $10,000 each to Food Lifeline, Kline Galland Home, Northwest Harvest, and Hopelink. The filing listed the purposes of these grants as unrestricted use by the recipient organizations. North Helpline also reported receiving $5,000 in 2022; it describes its work as helping neighbors obtain food, housing, and other basic needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Alison Danz as trustee.
The F Danz Foundation is led by Alison Danz, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alison Danz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 F Danz Foundation
How much does The F Danz Foundation give each year?
The F Danz Foundation gave $254K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $398K across 13 grants.
What is The F Danz Foundation's typical grant size?
The F Danz Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,172, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The F Danz Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The F Danz Foundation give grants?
The F Danz Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (29%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants) and Bellevue, WA (3 grants).
Does The F Danz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The F Danz Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The F Danz Foundation's largest grantees?
The F Danz Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Jewish Family Services ($150,000), American Red Cross ($25,000) and Food Lifeline ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The F Danz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations working on a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The F Danz Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The F Danz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The F Danz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The F Danz Foundation's EIN?
The F Danz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6477156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The F Danz 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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