Am Dachs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Am Dachs Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $870,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$870,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $790,000 the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $790,000 | 17 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $870,000 | 25 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Am Dachs Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Am Dachs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $537,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $145,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $20,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $12,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Thacher School | To help fund the purchase of the house adjacent to the school property | $250,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Support the establishment of the assistant director of athletics fundraising position. | $100,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Supporting the jay a. Levy endowed professorship in virology. | $50,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Support the presidential priorities fund | $50,000 |
| The Thacher School | General operating support | $50,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General operating support | $37,500 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Campaign to conquer cancer | $25,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | Foreign policy program | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Landmark School | Prides scholar program | $25,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa clara law school - annual gift | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Marin Health Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | Support for the watershed moment initiative | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University | To support sports programs | $20,000 |
| Marin Country Day School | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | Provide general operating support | $12,500 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Preserve Community Foundation | General operating support | $7,500 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Support hospital needs | $7,500 |
| Ketchum-Sun Valley Volunteer Associates Inc (Fire Departments) | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Four Winds Westward Ho | General operating support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Free Clinic | General operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan M Dachs
- Lauren B Dachs
- Deborah L Duncan
- Susan Warburg
Questions people ask
Does Am Dachs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Am Dachs Foundation give?
$870,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Am Dachs Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan M Dachs (President & Director), Lauren B Dachs (Vice-President & Director), Deborah L Duncan (Director) and Susan Warburg (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Am Dachs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.