The Daba Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Daba Fund is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $580,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$580,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $480,000 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 | $485,000 | 10 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $480,000 | 12 | $11.8 million |
| 2025 | $580,000 | 12 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
The Daba Fund 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $200,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $100,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $50,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black and Pink Inc | Unrestricted grant award | $50,000 |
| Griffin-Gracy Educational Retreat & Historical Center | House of gg/the oasis unrestricted award | $50,000 |
| The Center for an Agricultural Economy | Hardwick food hub unrestricted award | $50,000 |
| Gays and Lesbians Living in A Transgender Society Inc | Unrestricted grant award | $50,000 |
| Susu Community Farm Inc | Unrestricted grant award | $50,000 |
| Sisterreach | My sistah's house unrestricted award | $50,000 |
| Plenitud | Unrestricted grant for plenitud vt | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Emergent fund unrestricted grant award | $50,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc | Unrestricted grant award | $50,000 |
| For the Gworls | Unrestricted grant award | $50,000 |
| The Okra Project Inc | Unrestricted grant award | $50,000 |
| Possibility Labs | New seneca village unrestricted grant | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Devorah A Alfond
Questions people ask
Does The Daba Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Daba Fund give?
$580,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Daba Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Devorah A Alfond (Director, President & Secretary).