D A O Foundation
Accepts applications
D A O Foundation is a private foundation in Loves Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,200 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,200
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,304 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,870 | 19 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $128,304 | 16 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $153,200 | 16 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarra Reichwald C/O Aircraft Gear 611 Beacon Street, Loves Park, IL 61111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 505-1770 |
| What to submit | Brief description of need and intended use of support |
| Restrictions | Preference given to charities within rockford area community |
What D A O Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $98,200 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Fund | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Ram | Arts and science | $15,000 |
| Go Rockford | Arts and science | $14,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra | Arts | $12,700 |
| Boy and Girls Club | Support services | $10,000 |
| Severson Dells Nature Center | Environment and nature | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine | Education | $10,000 |
| Laurent House | Art and sciences | $6,500 |
| Rosecrance Behavior Health | Support services | $5,000 |
| Midway Village Museum | Art and sciences | $4,500 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | Support services | $2,500 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| The Haven Network | Support services | $2,000 |
| Rockford Marlins Swim Club | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden | Environment and science | $1,000 |
| United Way | Social welfare | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarra Reichwald
- Leanna Reidy
Questions people ask
Does D A O Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does D A O Foundation give?
$153,200 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs D A O Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarra Reichwald (Trustee) and Leanna Reidy (Trustee).
What does D A O Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and health.