DMB Foundation
Preselected recipients only
DMB Foundation is a private foundation in Fairfax, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,200 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $14,000. 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$19,200
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$417,703
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19,900 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $19,900 | 65 | $400,084 |
| 2024 | $19,200 | 34 | $417,703 |
How to apply
DMB 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What DMB Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $100 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 12 | $15,900 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $1,100 |
| Maryland | 8 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $600 |
| New York | 2 | $200 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster School | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Southbury Land Trust | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wamu | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Weta | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pets Bring Joy | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Choral Arts Society of Washington | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Deep Creek Watershed Foundation | Unrestricted | $200 |
| John F Kennedy Center | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Montessori School of N Virginia | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Nutrition Facts Org | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Brightpaths | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Dept | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $100 |
| EcoSwell | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Fairfax Volunteer Fire Dept | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Humane Society of Fairfax | Unrestricted | $100 |
| JED Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Last Chance Animal Rescue | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Northern VA Family Service | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Parent Encouragement Program | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Potomac Conservancy | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Putney Open Door Fund | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Seacamp Association Inc | Unrestricted | $100 |
| So Others Might Eat | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| World Food Programme | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David Breen
Questions people ask
Does DMB Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DMB Foundation give?
$19,200 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs DMB Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Breen (Trustee).
What does DMB Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.