Dla Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dla Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Parker, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$405,338
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $20,000 the year before.
60% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,400 | 5 | $360,938 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 3 | $364,150 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 5 | $405,338 |
How to apply
Dla 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 Dla Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure Unlimited | Provide leadership, service & educational opportunities to foster spiritual growth & healing | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Build comfort homes at military and va medical centers for familes to stay while loved ones receive care | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support a no-kill sanctuary for homeless animals and provide adoption, spay/neuter and educational programs | $5,000 |
| Sisu Youth Inc | Provide shelter and support to unhoused transition-age youth | $4,500 |
| Oklahoma Mountain Bike Assoc | Build and maintain natural surface trails while advancing the sport of mountain biking | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald B Appleby
- Laura J Appleby
- Michael Appleby
- Jessica Appleby
- Donald Maples
- Brittany Maples
Questions people ask
Does Dla Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dla Charitable Foundation give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dla Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald B Appleby (President/Treasurer), Laura J Appleby (Vice-President/Secretary), Michael Appleby (Director) and Jessica Appleby (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Dla Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.