Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,460 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $375 and the largest $5,000. 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$9,460
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$375
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$385,069
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $29,675 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,125 | 13 | $259,343 |
| 2023 | $29,675 | 16 | $308,474 |
| 2024 | $9,460 | 10 | $385,069 |
How to apply
Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable 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 Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $7,900 |
| New York | 2 | $1,035 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Fund | To help ensure the successful completion of critical environmental improvement projects that restore the lake's famed clarity, improve and expand outdoor recreation, and educate the public on how to better care for our environment. | $5,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church | To deepen your understanding of the episcopalian faith and your relationship with god. | $1,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Research for cure of multiple sclerosis | $1,000 |
| Sierra Watch | Secure lasting conservation for our favorite mountain places. | $1,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | To provide revenue through private resources and serve as a philanthropic and enterpreneurial partner to the university. | $500 |
| Lookup Live | To discover, empower and support youth leaders who are taking action to raise awareness, inspire and design a healthier, more inclusive and responsible digital world. | $250 |
| Rotary Club of Lafayette | Community service | $100 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Promote educational opportunities | $50 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To provide urgently needed humanitarian aid in moments ofr crisis and conflict. | $35 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | Works in the field of historic preservation in the united states. | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherry T Dumke
Questions people ask
Does Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable Foundation give?
$9,460 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $375.
Who runs Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sherry T Dumke (President).
What does Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.