DPR Foundation
Preselected recipients only
DPR Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Clara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $125,500. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$125,500
- Assets$27.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
26% 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 | $1.5 million | 37 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 40 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 42 | $27.7 million |
How to apply
DPR 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 DPR Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $593,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $425,000 |
| Texas | 8 | $377,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $225,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $200,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $200,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $200,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $78,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abused & Homeless Childrens Refuge | General & Unrestricted | $125,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Girlstart | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of You | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Milagro Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Sawhorse Revolution | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| The Center for Children and Young Adults Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Youth Assistance Coalition Inc | General & Unrestricted | $101,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Placer County | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Gallatin Shalom Zone Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Pendleton Place Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County I | General & Unrestricted | $91,000 |
| Waltham Boys and Girls Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $78,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Youthcare | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tracy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys Club of Wake County Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Baltimore City Public Schools Great Kid | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Future for Kids | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc of Tarrant County | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New Image Youth Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ourbridge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Austin and Travis County I | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Tarrant County | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Craftsman Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Alameda County | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Huntsville | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Project Pave Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Roc Charlotte Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Whitney Dorn
- Patrice Gilmore Haley
- Michael Humphrey
- Erin Knight
- Gregory M Sherman
- Josh Vallimont
- Cari Williams
Questions people ask
Does DPR Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DPR Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs DPR Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Whitney Dorn (Dir, Pres), Patrice Gilmore Haley (Dir), Michael Humphrey (Dir) and Erin Knight (Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does DPR Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.