Damany Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Damany Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $10,000 | 2 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 5 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Damany 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 Damany Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon | Education | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest | Community development | $15,000 |
| Scholarship America | Community development | $15,000 |
| Conservation International | Community development | $5,000 |
| Donors Choose | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Poulomi Damany
Questions people ask
Does Damany Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Damany Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Damany Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Poulomi Damany (Director).
What does Damany Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.