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Dmarlou Foundation

Preselected recipients only Mill Valley, California · EIN 680320399

Dmarlou Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $352,250 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $29,125 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $314,732 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$308,1686$6.7 million
2024$314,7325$7.5 million
2025$352,2508$8.3 million

How to apply

Dmarlou 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 Dmarlou Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California8$352,250

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Canine Companions for Independence
Santa Rosa, CA
Expand capacity for strategic growth$100,000
Individual
CA
Expansion of building clinic facities$98,500
North Valley Animal Disaster Group
Orland, CA
Upgrade animal rescue equipment vehicle in time of disater$42,500
Individual
CA
Create pathway to walk dogs safely for all season$33,250
The Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma Co
Santa Rosa, CA
Support at West Ninth Street Rookery Project$25,000
Individual
CA
Expenses for Horse care and maintenanceat Equestrian Center$25,000
Individual
CA
Sea turtle conservation medical program$25,000
Sacramento Co -Bradshaw Animal Shel
Sacramento, CA
Support medical needs of animals$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Dmarlou Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Dmarlou Foundation give?

$352,250 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $29,125.

Who runs Dmarlou Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Barry T Joseph (President), Felipe R Santiago (Treasurer) and Susan E Rahl (Secretary).

What does Dmarlou Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and health.

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