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DKR Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fresno, California · EIN 455305623

DKR Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,511 and the largest $2.2 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.

Giving in 2025 was up from $3,200 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.2 million1$0
2024$3,2001$0
2025$2.2 million3$0

How to apply

DKR 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What DKR Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $3,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$2.2 million

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacific Wildlife Care
Morro Bay, CA
Construction of wildlife rehibilitation center.$2.2 million
Animal Compassion Team of California
Fresno, CA
Firebaugh Shelter$10,511
IndividualEducational assistances to purchase used laptops$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does DKR Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does DKR Foundation give?

$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,511.

Who runs DKR Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn Ridenour (Director), Kathy Bird (Director), Susie Martino (Director) and Stacey Houk (Executive Dir.).

What does DKR Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and housing and homelessness.

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