The Datck Foundation
Accepts applications
The Datck Foundation is a private foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,800 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$124,800
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,681 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,833 | 30 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $76,681 | 28 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $124,800 | 27 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah Callahan 800 Potts Lane, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 308-6369 |
| What to submit | The application should be in writing stating the purpose of the organization, address, telephone number and person to contact. Also please include prior period operating statement and balance sheet, and whether the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. |
What The Datck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $94,700 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $4,100 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santuary Farms | Non-profit urban garden | $30,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | Medical | $17,500 |
| Diversify Dietetics | Medical | $10,000 |
| Jesse Tree of Idaho | To help avoid homelessness through rental assistance and help negotiating with landlords. | $10,000 |
| Lower Merian Conservancy | Environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| Philabundance | Non-profit food bank | $10,000 |
| Philly House | Housing and homeless support | $10,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Homeless battered women | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and local meal programs. | $2,500 |
| Mann Center for Performing Arts | Arts | $2,500 |
| Squash Smarts Inc | Out-of-school time program supporting the lives of philadelphia's public school studen. | $2,500 |
| St Joseph's Preparatory High School | Education | $2,500 |
| Fedup Collective | To make visible, interrupt, and undermine the disproportionately high incidence of eating disorders in trans and gender diverse individuals through radical community healing, recovery institution reform, research, empowerment, and education. | $2,100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Housing support | $2,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture. | $1,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Community services | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Social services | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Supports america's national parks through conservation, preservation, education, and community engagement | $1,000 |
| Summer Search Philadelphia | Education | $1,000 |
| Whyy | Arts | $1,000 |
| Bridlewild Trails Association | Environmental | $500 |
| Main Line Meals on Wheels | Deliver nutritious meals to the homebound in the main line area. | $500 |
| Marquette University High School | Education | $500 |
| City Year of Philadelphia | Community service and education | $250 |
| Turning Points for Children | Social and health services to at-risk children and adults | $250 |
| Bryn Mawr Fire Company | Community services | $100 |
| Harriton Association | Historic preservation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Callahan
- Deborah Callahan
Questions people ask
Does The Datck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Datck Foundation give?
$124,800 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Datck Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Callahan (President/Director) and Deborah Callahan (Secretary/Director).
What does The Datck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and housing and homelessness.