Delta Dental Community Care Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $32.9 million in 389 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $4.0 million. 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$32.9 million
- Number of grants389
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$42.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $33.1 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29.0 million | 313 | $60.9 million |
| 2024 | $33.1 million | 400 | $47.4 million |
| 2025 | $32.9 million | 389 | $42.4 million |
How to apply
Delta Dental Community Care 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Delta Dental Community Care Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 161 | $15.3 million |
| Texas | 26 | $5.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $2.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 41 | $1.8 million |
| Mississippi | 18 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 22 | $1.6 million |
| Georgia | 31 | $953,500 |
| Florida | 17 | $885,000 |
| Louisiana | 7 | $400,000 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $380,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | Community giving- health | $4.0 million |
| United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley | Community giving- dental | $1.0 million |
| Community Clinics Health Network DBA Health Quality Partners | Community giving- dental | $988,000 |
| Delta Health Center Inc | Community giving- dental | $876,900 |
| Mary's Center | Community giving- dental | $661,764 |
| Dientes Community Dental Care | Community giving- dental | $574,307 |
| American National Red Cross DBA American Red Cross | Disaster fund | $500,000 |
| Delta Health Center Inc | Community giving- dental | $500,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | Community giving- general | $500,000 |
| Salud Para la Gente | Community giving- dental | $410,693 |
| Dientes Community Dental Care | Community giving- dental | $400,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc DBA Alzheimer's A | Oral health education fund | $300,000 |
| American National Red Cross DBA American Red Cross | Disaster fund | $300,000 |
| Central Penn College Education Foundation | Oral health education fund | $300,000 |
| Healthright 360 | Community giving- dental | $300,000 |
| Hill Country Community Clinic | Community giving- dental | $300,000 |
| Howard University College of Dentistry | Community giving- dental | $300,000 |
| Lifelong Medical Care | Community giving- dental | $300,000 |
| South County Community Health Center Inc | Community giving- dental | $300,000 |
| Teamsmile Inc | Community giving- dental | $300,000 |
| Howard University College of Dentistry | Community giving- health | $298,236 |
| Salud Para la Gente | Community giving- dental | $275,000 |
| Smiles Across Montana LLC | Community giving- dental | $275,000 |
| Asian Health Services | Community giving- dental | $250,000 |
| Mary's Center | Community giving- dental | $250,000 |
| Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Inc | Community giving- dental | $250,000 |
| West County Health Centers Inc | Community giving- dental | $250,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Oral health education fund | $217,464 |
| Catch Global Foundation | Community giving- general | $200,000 |
| Centro de Salud la Comunidad de San Ysidro Inc | Community giving- dental | $200,000 |
| Petaluma Health Center-Dental Clinic | Community giving- dental | $200,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Community giving- dental | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Oral health education fund | $200,000 |
| Comprehensive Community Health Centers Inc | Community giving- dental | $175,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia Health Action Inc | Community giving- dental | $175,000 |
| St Jeanne de Lestonnac Free Clinic | Community giving- dental | $175,000 |
| La Clinica de la Raza Inc | Community giving- dental | $155,000 |
| Altamed Health Services Corp | Community giving- dental | $150,000 |
| Central Texas Community Health Centers | Community giving- dental | $150,000 |
| Chinese for Affirmative Action DBA Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equ | Community giving- general | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael G Hankinson Esq
- Sarah M Chavarria
- Alicia F Weber
- Kenzie Ferguson
- Lynn L Franzoi
- Brian Sherman
- Tiffany Pruitt
Questions people ask
Does Delta Dental Community Care Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Delta Dental Community Care Foundation give?
$32.9 million in tax year 2025, across 389 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Delta Dental Community Care Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael G Hankinson Esq (Secretary), Sarah M Chavarria (Ceo and President), Alicia F Weber (Treasurer / Cfo) and Kenzie Ferguson (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Delta Dental Community Care Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.