Private foundation · Mason, MI

Dart Foundation

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Typical grant size
$4K – $5K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
380
Repeat grantees
170
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2022 990-PF

DeadlinesNone
ContactDart Foundation Attn Emily Matthews · 5172446688
MaterialsApplication should be by letter and include a detailed description of the project and the amount of funding requested. A copy of the IRS determination letter is required.
RestrictionsOther limitations: No grants to individuals. Fields of interest: Education, engineering & technology, environment, science, youth, math, journalism, victims. Geographic Preference: Historically giving primarily in regions of CA, MI, WA, GA, NC, KY, IL, ID, MS, FL, TX, PA.

Leadership · from 2022 990-PF

Robert C Dart
Chairman, President, Secretary
Claire T Dart
Vice President, Treasurer
James D Lammers
President, Vice President, Treasurer
Francis X Liesman II
Assistant Secretary
Kenneth B Dart
Vice President
Arianna C Wooledge
Secretary
Jackie Doak
Director
Francis X Liesman
Assistant Secretary
Ariane M Dart
Director

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2022
5424.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'15
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
1,898
Total grants awarded
$37.7M
Total amount
$20K
Average grant
$1.5M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2022
$3.3M
25 grants
2021
$3.5M
30 grants
2020
$1.2M
42 grants
2019
$1.7M
188 grants
2018
$3.7M
293 grants
2017
$11.0M
366 grants
2016
$4.1M
270 grants
2015
$3.3M
264 grants
2014
$2.4M
213 grants
2013
$3.6M
207 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$2.7M
15 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$1.7M
2 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$1.4M
19 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$1.3M
10 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$993K
16 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$852K
6 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$816K
7 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$805K
Ingham Intermediate School District
7 grants · MI
$800K
1 grant · MA · ≈ likely match
$709K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Columbia University
General operating support for the Dart Center for Journalism.
NY · TY 2022
$900K
Potter Park Zoological Society
New veterinary facility.
MI · TY 2022
$500K
Impression 5 Science Center
Science Center exhibit support.
MI · TY 2022
$300K
Hospice of Lansing
Expansion of facilities.
MI · TY 2022
$300K
Boys & Girls Club of Lansing
Renovations to their kitchen and dining hall.
MI · TY 2022
$250K
Impression 5 Science Center
Science Center exhibit support.
MI · TY 2022
$200K
Mid-michigan Recovery Services
Expansion of facilities.
MI · TY 2022
$150K
Lansing School District
Literacy program.
MI · TY 2022
$125K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Magic Valley
Combi Oven for kitchen.
ID · TY 2022
$53K
Cunningham Children's Home of Urbana Il
Expansion of facilities.
IL · TY 2022
$52K
Common Ground Ministries
Transportation vehicle.
TX · TY 2022
$50K
Clare House Inc
Direct support for clients.
PA · TY 2022
$50K
Helping Mamas Inc
Car seats.
GA · TY 2022
$50K
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Food for their "Prepared Meals Program."
IL · TY 2022
$50K
Abba's Tables Incorporated
Upgrades to parking lot and outside eating area.
OK · TY 2022
$50K
Hospice of the Piedmont Inc
Hospital beds.
NC · TY 2022
$48K
Mississippi First
Outdoor learning center.
MS · TY 2022
$46K
Borrowed Hearts Owensboro
Clothing and basic needs for youth entering foster care.
KY · TY 2022
$42K
Highfields Inc
Support for strengthening families.
MI · TY 2022
$30K
Highfields Inc
Technology upgrade.
MI · TY 2022
$25K
Michigan State University
Support to music camp for those with disabilities.
MI · TY 2022
$5K
Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program Inc
General operating support.
FL · TY 2022
$4K
Salvation Army - Sarasota County
General operating support.
FL · TY 2022
$4K
All Faiths Food Bank Inc
General operating support.
FL · TY 2022
$4K
Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc
General operating support.
MI · TY 2022
$2K
Impression 5 Science Center
Endowment support grant.
MI · TY 2021
$1.5M
Child and Family Charities
Facility expansion and improvement grant.
MI · TY 2021
$750K
Michigan State University
Disability awareness funding.
MI · TY 2021
$266K
Impression 5 Science Center
Science Center exhibit support.
MI · TY 2021
$185K
Impression 5 Science Center
Science Center exhibit support grant.
MI · TY 2021
$65K
Impression 5 Science Center
COVID relief STEM kits for HeadStart population.
MI · TY 2021
$58K
Minnie's Food Pantry
Food transportation vehicle grant.
TX · TY 2021
$50K
Haven House
Facility expansion and improvement project.
MI · TY 2021
$50K
Lodi House
Facility expansion and improvement projects.
CA · TY 2021
$50K
Public Action to Deliver Shelter Inc
Facility expansion and improvement project.
IL · TY 2021
$50K
A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay Inc
Transportation vehicle and technology upgrades.
FL · TY 2021
$50K
Wloc Clothes for Kids Inc
Clothing and basic needs for youth in need.
KY · TY 2021
$50K
Thomaston Hospice Foundation Inc
Facility improvement grant.
GA · TY 2021
$48K
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia
Facility expansion and improvement projects.
GA · TY 2021
$45K
Brandywine Valley Spca
Supported food/animal care to prevent surrender of animals.
PA · TY 2021
$40K
Impression 5 Science Center
Science Center exhibit support.
MI · TY 2021
$38K
Kristi House Inc
Client Emergency Relief Fund grant.
FL · TY 2021
$35K
Highfields Inc
Support for strengthening families.
MI · TY 2021
$30K
Hart County Schools
Family/student natural disaster (tornado) support.
KY · TY 2021
$25K
Project Sister Family Services
Technology grant.
CA · TY 2021
$25K
Cristo Rey Community Center
COVID-19 vaccine program.
MI · TY 2021
$25K
Cristo Rey Community Center
COVID-19 vaccine program.
MI · TY 2021
$20K
Cristo Rey Community Center
COVID-19 vaccine program.
MI · TY 2021
$18K
Cristo Rey Community Center
COVID-19 vaccine program.
MI · TY 2021
$17K
Michigan State University
Support to music camp for those with disabilities.
MI · TY 2021
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.