Dana Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderNovi, Michigan · EIN 34-6544909 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CRAIG BARBER |
|---|---|
| Address | 3939 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, MAUMEE OH 43537 |
| Phone | 4198875166 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH AN ONLINE PORTAL AT DANA.COM/FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY RESTRICTS SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES WHERE DANA OPERATES FACILITIES. AREAS OF EMPHASIS INLCUDE EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ARTS AND CULTURE, AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
98% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,630 |
| Imagination Station | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Lott Industries | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Lorain, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $6,318 |
| K9s on the Front Line | Portland, ME | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,906 |
| Henry County Helping Hand Inc | Paris, TN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,589 |
| Henderson Christian Community Outreach | Henderson, KY | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,174 |
| Connecting Kids to Meals | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Courageous Community Services | Whitehouse, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc of Greater Toledo | Maumee, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hooves | Swanton, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Ky Inc | Henderson, KY | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Community Center | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| United Fund of Cumberland County | Crossville, TN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $4,268 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $3,250 |
| St Francis de Sales Hs Foundation | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,750 |
| Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge | Springville, TN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Taylor University - Upland Campus | Upland, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School | Decatur, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,400 |
| Able Farms | Springville, TN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,985 |
| St Louis University High School | St Louis, MO | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,750 |
| Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran School | Fort Wayne, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,750 |
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation | Cleveland, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Family Services Association of Boyle County | Danville, KY | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Kendyl and Friends Foundation Inc | Burgin, KY | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Kentucky Wounded Heroes | Louisville, KY | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center | Stanford, KY | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Miss Danville Scholarship Organization | Danville, KY | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Team Tag-Together Always Giving Inc | Stanford, KY | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars - Danville | Danville, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| St Gerard Elementary School | Lima, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,110 |
| Emmanuel St Michael Lutheran School | Fort Wayne, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Francis de Sales School | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Henry County Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol | Paris, TN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $750 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $750 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $750 |
| St Francis de Sales High School | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $750 |
| Danville Champions Club Football Boosters | Danville, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $580 |
| American Cancer Society of Jackson Tn - Henry Cty | Jackson, TN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $500 |
| University of Toledo Foundation | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $300 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $250 |
| St Meinrad School of Theology | St Meinrad, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $250 |
| St Ursula Academy | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $250 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $250 |
| University of Saint Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $200 |
| Central Catholic High School | Toledo, OH | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $100 |
| Purdue University - Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $100 |
| University of Tennessee at Martin | Martin, TN | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270,710 | 55 |
| 2023 | $344,639 | 70 |
| 2022 | $381,535 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640479349100754
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6544909
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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