Danos Foundation
Accepts applications
Danos Foundation is a private foundation in Gray, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $291,820 in 77 grants; the typical grant was $390 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$291,820
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$390
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$427,184
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $266,233 the year before.
79% 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 | $266,233 | 53 | $211,937 |
| 2024 | $291,820 | 77 | $427,184 |
How to apply
| Contact | Garret H Danos 3878 West Main Street, Gray, LA 70359 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (985) 219-3438 |
| What to submit | The danos foundation is to receive and maintain property exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, testing for public safety, literary or educational purposes, either directly or by contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended. Any party interested in soliciting funds from the foundation should complete the online grant application at www.danos.com/foundation. |
| Deadlines | August 31st |
| Restrictions | No current restrictions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Danos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 62 | $151,000 |
| Texas | 12 | $137,190 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,270 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,080 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $280 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope's Path | Tiny Homes for Independent Living | $50,000 |
| Permian Basin Misson Center | Emergency food box distribution project. | $30,000 |
| Bless Your Heart | General support. | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | To support people in need of food. | $25,000 |
| Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin | Reskilling and Upskilling Vulnerable Disadvantage West Texans | $25,000 |
| St Francis Vegetable Garden | Pop Up Produce Garden | $22,000 |
| Houston Furniture Bank | No Kids on the Floor Left Behind Project | $20,000 |
| The Life of a Single Mom | To support the lives of single mothers by providing education and resources to mothers in need. | $15,000 |
| CASA of Terrebonne | Recruit, Train, and Secure office furniture | $12,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Acadia | Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Training | $10,000 |
| Cut Off Youth Center | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $6,700 |
| Bynum School | General support. | $5,500 |
| Bill's Backpacks | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $5,000 |
| Dulac Community Center | To support comprehensive social, recreational and emergency services to the people of lower terrebonne parish. | $5,000 |
| Bethel Ministries | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $2,660 |
| Lea County Sheriffs Posse | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $2,270 |
| St Edmond Catholic Church | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,465 |
| Schriever Lions Club | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,440 |
| South Lafourche Youth Baseball | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,355 |
| First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,180 |
| Fourchon Oilmans Association | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,165 |
| American Cancer Society - Relay for Life | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,145 |
| Baker Baseball Association | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,080 |
| Bethany Church | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,000 |
| House of Prayer Church | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $810 |
| Junior Auxillory of Houma | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $760 |
| Maria Immacolata Church | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $745 |
| Bayou Civic Club | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $710 |
| MacDonnell United Mthodist Childrens Services | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $705 |
| Mulberry Baptist Church | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $645 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $645 |
| MICC ACTS Retreat | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $600 |
| St Anthony Catholic Church | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $560 |
| Schriever Volunteer Fire Department | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $540 |
| Christian Fellowship Church | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $510 |
| Keliview Heights Baptist Church | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $480 |
| Living Word Church of Houma | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $480 |
| Riley Johns Blue Boot Foundation | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $450 |
| Our Savior Church of Jennings | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $390 |
| Bustin for Badges | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Garret H Danos
- Paul G Danos
- Eric R Danos
- Mark Danos
Questions people ask
Does Danos Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 31st.
How much does Danos Foundation give?
$291,820 in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $390.
Who runs Danos Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Garret H Danos (Director), Paul G Danos (Treasurer), Eric R Danos (Secretary) and Mark Danos (President).
What does Danos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and environment and conservation.