Dana Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Dana Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Novi, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,710 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$270,710
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$371,373
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $344,639 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $406,535 | 82 | $227,804 |
| 2023 | $344,639 | 70 | $711,598 |
| 2024 | $270,710 | 55 | $371,373 |
How to apply
| Contact | Craig Barber 3939 Technology Drive, Maumee, OH 43537 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 887-5166 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted through an online portal at dana.com/foundation. |
| Restrictions | The foundation generally restricts support to communities where dana operates facilities. Areas of emphasis inlcude education, health and human services, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization. |
What Dana Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 23 | $202,158 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $26,287 |
| Kentucky | 8 | $17,674 |
| Indiana | 10 | $13,700 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,906 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,985 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $750 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Toledo | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,630 |
| Imagination Station | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Lott Industries | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $6,318 |
| K9S on the Front Line | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,906 |
| Henry County Helping Hand Inc | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,589 |
| Henderson Christian Community Outreach | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,174 |
| Connecting Kids to Meals | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Courageous Community Services | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc of Greater Toledo | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hooves | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Ky Inc | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Community Center | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| United Fund of Cumberland County | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $4,268 |
| Indiana University | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $3,250 |
| St Francis de Sales Hs Foundation | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,750 |
| Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Taylor University - Upland Campus | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,400 |
| Able Farms | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,985 |
| St Louis University High School | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,750 |
| Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran School | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,750 |
| Purdue Foundation | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Family Services Association of Boyle County | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Kendyl and Friends Foundation Inc | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Kentucky Wounded Heroes | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Marietta College | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Miss Danville Scholarship Organization | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Team Tag-Together Always Giving Inc | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars - Danville | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| St Gerard Elementary School | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,110 |
| Emmanuel St Michael Lutheran School | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Francis de Sales School | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doug Liedberg
- Rolanda Copley
- Jeff Czerwinski
- Ryan Laskey
- David-Rowland Miller
- Tricia Barnhart
- Barber Craig
Questions people ask
Does Dana Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dana Charitable Foundation give?
$270,710 in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Dana Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Doug Liedberg (President), Rolanda Copley (Vice President), Jeff Czerwinski (Director) and Ryan Laskey (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dana Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.