The Daphne Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Daphne Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $133,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$133,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $446,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $446,000 | 10 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $133,000 | 11 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
The Daphne 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 The Daphne Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $133,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Fund Inc | Anti-White Nationalism Work Group and Pooled Fund | $100,000 |
| Justice Committee Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| African Communities Together | General support | $3,000 |
| Black Women's Blueprint | General support | $3,000 |
| Brandworkers International Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Drum-Desis Rising Up and Moving | General support | $3,000 |
| Faith in New York Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Voices of Community Activists & Leaders(Vocal-NY) | General support | $3,000 |
| Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence | General support | $3,000 |
| North Star Fund Inc | Communities United for Police Reform | $3,000 |
| Staten Island Immigrant Center | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abigail E Disney
- Pierre Hauser II
- Ingrid Benedict
- Yvonne Moore
Questions people ask
Does The Daphne Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Daphne Foundation give?
$133,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Daphne Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Abigail E Disney (Secretary / Director), Pierre Hauser II (President / Director), Ingrid Benedict (Executive Director) and Yvonne Moore (VP / Treasurer / Director).
What does The Daphne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.