Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,681,054 in grants paid (2023 tax year, per 990-PF)
- Grant Range: $50,000 - $706,120 (based on 2023 990-PF records)
- Geographic Focus: Based on recent 990-PF records, recent giving has been concentrated in California and New York
- Application Method: No public application process (foundation only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organisations)
- Number of Grants: 6 grants in 2023
- Average Grant: $280,176 (2023)
- Total Assets: $24,880,015 (2023)
Contact Details
Website: https://www.thedkfoundation.org
Funding Priorities
- Carbon management and climate adaptation/mitigation technologies
- Access to education, particularly STEM education
- Ethical AI development
- Social equity and justice initiatives
- Environmental conservation
Recent Grant Pattern
- Recent grants have focused on California and New York (based on most recent 990-PF grant records)
- Typical grantee types include climate technology research, direct air capture initiatives, and educational programs
- Grant range in 2023 varied from $50,000 to over $700,000, suggesting support for both smaller initiatives and major research projects
What They Don't Fund
The foundation only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organisations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
Application Process & Timeline
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. All grants are made to pre-selected organisations identified by the foundation's leadership.
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