Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Huntington Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $505,774 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$505,774
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$687,959
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $215,000 the year before.
70% of its 2025 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 | $390,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $505,774 | 20 | $687,959 |
How to apply
Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc 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 Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $135,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $127,224 |
| California | 4 | $85,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $63,050 |
| Arizona | 1 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America First Policy Institute | General fund | $90,000 |
| Trinity Hope | General fund | $62,224 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | General fund | $53,050 |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Building fund and lafayette exhibit | $50,000 |
| Palos Verdes Estates Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General fund | $35,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General fund | $35,000 |
| Friends of Banning Museum | General fund | $15,500 |
| Open Door Pregnancy Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| American Air Museum in Britain | General fund | $10,000 |
| Charles Humphrey Keating IV Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Children's Relief Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Institutional advancement campaign | $10,000 |
| George Washington's Mount Vernon | General fund | $10,000 |
| National World War II Museum | General fund | $10,000 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rainer Club Historic Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Shriners Children | General fund | $10,000 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| National Civil War Naval Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Dahlgren
- Joy Carter
- Dennis Waterkotte
- Kristin Carter
- Alex Dahlgren
- Lindsey Dahlgren
- Michelle Carter
Questions people ask
Does Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc give?
$505,774 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Dahlgren (Director), Joy Carter (Vice Director), Dennis Waterkotte (Director of Finance) and Kristin Carter (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.