Dry Creek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dry Creek Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$44.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $3.6 million | 8 | $33.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 10 | $44.6 million |
How to apply
Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $3.0 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $250,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $148,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $130,000 |
| New York | 1 | $110,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network | To support exempt organization. | $2.6 million |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | To support exempt organization. | $250,000 |
| Conservation Strategy Fund | To support exempt organization. | $150,000 |
| Elakha Alliance | To support exempt organization. | $148,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | To support exempt organization. | $130,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | To support exempt organization. | $110,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | To support exempt organization. | $100,000 |
| Apis Arborea | To support exempt organization. | $79,365 |
| African Community and Conservation Foundation | To support exempt organization. | $50,000 |
| Sea Otter Savvy | To support exempt organization. | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Knowles
- Jon Melburg
- Margaret McCarthy
- Amanda Buntmann
- Diane Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Dry Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dry Creek Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Dry Creek Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Knowles (President & Chair of the Board), Jon Melburg (VP & Treasurer), Margaret McCarthy (Secretary) and Amanda Buntmann (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dry Creek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.