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DLSC Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 454080715

DLSC Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $77,500 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $155,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$180,0002$1.4 million
2024$155,0002$1.9 million
2025$155,0002$1.9 million

How to apply

DLSC Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What DLSC Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$125,000
Washington1$30,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
UCSF Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Ivanoff-carroll tumor-immune system interactions fund$125,000
UW Foundation
Seattle, WA
Rick and anne matsen honorary professorship for shoulder research$30,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does DLSC Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does DLSC Family Foundation give?

$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $77,500.

Who runs DLSC Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Daniel J Ivanoff (President), Laurie A Ivanoff (Vice President), Vince Ivanoff (Secretary) and Greg Kletzly (Treasurer).

What does DLSC Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly science and research.

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