DRM Foundation
Preselected recipients only
DRM Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $437,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$437,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $270,000 the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,000 | 16 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $437,000 | 16 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
DRM Foundation 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 DRM Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $337,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $70,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank for New York City | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Harlem School of the Arts | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Southwestern University | Charitable | $50,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Trait D Union Mauritius | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Center for Khmer Studies | Charitable | $25,000 |
| City Harvest | Charitable | $25,000 |
| National Institute for Reproductive Health | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Wnet Group | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hour Children | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mainspring Schools | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Charitable | $3,000 |
| New York University | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Moore
- James A Williams
- Victoria Chamberlain
Questions people ask
Does DRM Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DRM Foundation give?
$437,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs DRM Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Moore (President), James A Williams (Vice President) and Victoria Chamberlain (Secretary).
What does DRM Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.