Dauten Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Dauten Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $18.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $13.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$18.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$13.6 million
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $22.4 million the year before.
55% 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 | $14.5 million | 10 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $22.4 million | 8 | $30.4 million |
| 2025 | $18.3 million | 11 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kent P Dauten 155 N Wacker Drive Suite 4150, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 219-7970 |
| What to submit | No standard application form; a letter is sufficient |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | All donee organizations must be qualified under irc sect. 501(c)(3) |
What Dauten Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $13.6 million |
| New York | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Milken Institute | To further program services | $13.6 million |
| Fountain House | To further program services | $2.0 million |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | To further program services | $1.0 million |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | To further program services | $728,000 |
| Josselyn Center | To further program services | $500,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | To further program services | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry | To further program services | $150,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | To further program services | $125,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | To alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research | $25,000 |
| Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Postpartum Support International | To further program services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth D Dauten
- Kent P Dauten
- Jenna S Toan
- Amanda Dauten
- Benjamin Dauten
- Katherine Kalpin
Questions people ask
Does Dauten Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Dauten Family Foundation give?
$18.3 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs Dauten Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth D Dauten (Director/President), Kent P Dauten (Director/ Vp/ Treasurer), Jenna S Toan (Director/Secretary) and Amanda Dauten (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Dauten Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.