DM3 Fund
Preselected recipients only
DM3 Fund is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $287,414 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $104,914. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$287,414
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$104,914
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $278,194 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $283,900 | 27 | $5.4 million |
| 2023 | $278,194 | 17 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $287,414 | 19 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
DM3 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.
What DM3 Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $153,414 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $70,500 |
| Missouri | 4 | $38,500 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Branson School | General purpose | $104,914 |
| Duke Universitv - M Peter Fischer Justice Law Fund | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | General purpose | $23,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Marin Primary & Middle School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Maven Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Missouri | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Skidmore College - Friends of Tang | General purpose | $10,000 |
| USA Cycling Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | General purpose | $3,500 |
| St Louis Zoo | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Marin County Bicycle Coalition | General purpose | $2,500 |
| One Tam & Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | General purpose | $2,500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General purpose | $2,500 |
| South Chatham Public Library - the Helen Warren Fund | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Project Glimmer | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Swim Across America Inc | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew A Fischer
Questions people ask
Does DM3 Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DM3 Fund give?
$287,414 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs DM3 Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew A Fischer (Trustee).
What does DM3 Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.