Dingman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dingman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $63,000. 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$206,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$63,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was down from $242,700 the year before.
73% 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 | $88,200 | 11 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $242,700 | 16 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $206,000 | 11 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Dingman Family 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 Dingman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $196,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transition Home | General support | $63,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | General support | $28,000 |
| Direct Relief Socal Wildfire | General support | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $20,000 |
| The Land Trust of SB | General support | $20,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company | General support | $10,000 |
| Human Good Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | General support | $10,000 |
| Ojai Raptor Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillside House | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond B Dingman
- Susan Vogel Dingman
Questions people ask
Does Dingman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dingman Family Foundation give?
$206,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dingman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond B Dingman (Trustee) and Susan Vogel Dingman (Trustee).
What does Dingman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and arts and culture.