A M Dachs Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-3144688 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$870K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thacher School | Ojai, CA | To help fund the purchase of the house adjacent to the school property | $250,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | Support the establishment of the assistant director of athletics fundraising position. | $100,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Supporting the jay A. levy endowed professorship in virology. | $50,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Cambridge, MA | Support the presidential priorities fund | $50,000 |
| The Thacher School | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $37,500 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | Campaign to conquer cancer | $25,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Cambridge, MA | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | Washington, DC | Foreign policy program | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Landmark School | Prides Crossing, MA | Prides scholar program | $25,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Santa clara law school - annual gift | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Marin Health Foundation | Greenbrae, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | San Francisco, CA | Support for the watershed moment initiative | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | To support sports programs | $20,000 |
| Marin Country Day School | Corte Madera, CA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | Provide general operating support | $12,500 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Preserve Community Foundation | Carmel, CA | General operating support | $7,500 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Ketchum, ID | Support hospital needs | $7,500 |
| Ketchum-Sun Valley Volunteer Associates Inc (Fire Departments) | Ketchum, ID | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Four Winds Westward Ho | Deer Harbor, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Free Clinic | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Supporting the jay A. levy endowed professorship in virology. | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $870,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $790,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522959349100812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3144688
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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