Dandelion Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dandelion Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in West Hollywood, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$729,931
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $111,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,000 | 4 | $833,815 |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 6 | $757,632 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 1 | $729,931 |
How to apply
Dandelion Charitable 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 Dandelion Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Emergency Preparedness Foundation | Disaster preparedness | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Lynn Stark
- Jesse Jo Stark
- Richard Stark
Questions people ask
Does Dandelion Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dandelion Charitable Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Dandelion Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie Lynn Stark (President), Jesse Jo Stark (Vice President) and Richard Stark (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Dandelion Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.