Dammann Fund Grant

Dammann Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Dammann Fund, Inc.
Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000
Last Updated: May 13, 2025

Summary

The Dammann Fund, Inc. supports charitable organizations in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, and Charlottesville, VA. Established in 1946, it focuses on mental health programs promoting independent living for the mentally ill and initiatives that enhance parenting skills among young parents. Eligible organizations must not be private foundations and can receive funding for a single program for up to three years, with annual reapplication required.

Overview

The Dammann Fund, Inc. was founded in 1946 by Milton Dammann. When Milton Dammann died in 1962, leadership passed to his son, Richard Dammann. Richard Dammann died in 1988. Presently, the Board of Directors is comprised of lineal descendants of Milton and Richard Dammann. The Dammann Fund, Inc. is committed to using its resources for the support of qualified charitable organizations operating programs in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut and Charlottesville, VA with a focus in any one or more of two areas: Mental Health: Programs that foster living or independent living for the mentally ill.Teen Parenthood: Programs that enable development of parenting skills in young parents.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Your organization represents that is it a publicly-supported charitable organization and thus, not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509 of the Code. Grant recipients are eligible to receive funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years.However, a new application for funding is required each year.

Ineligibility

Your organization agrees not to expend any grant funds in such a way as to constitute a taxable expenditure as described in Section 4945 of the Code, including but not limited to the carrying on propaganda (i.e. lobbying) or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or for any purpose other than one specified in Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code.Grants are not made to individuals and they are not made for capital or annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences or travel.