Dart Foundation fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
Historical FunderMason, Michigan · EIN 38-2849841 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$46K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Dart Foundation Attn Emily Matthews |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Hogsback Rd, Mason MI 488549547 |
| Phone | 5172446688 |
| Form and materials | Application 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. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Other 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. |
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
68% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Support of the Dart Center for Journalism at Columbia University. | $900,000 |
| Impression 5 Science Center | Lansing, MI | Continuation of travel exhibits and HVAC updates/improvements. | $550,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ennis | Ennis, TX | Kitchen/bathroom renovations and scholarships for their afterschool programming. | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | Fund multiple programs and other necessary capital improvements. | $100,000 |
| Child and Family Charities | Lansing, MI | Upgrades/renovations to their Nonprofit Hub space in the former McLaren Professional Building. | $100,000 |
| Highfields Inc | Onondaga, MI | Modernize and upgrade the Jean Schultz Center Administration Building. | $100,000 |
| PAWS Chicago | Chicago, IL | Purchase of an autoclave. | $100,000 |
| Woldumar Nature Association | Lansing, MI | Grounds, facility maintenance, and volunteer coordination. | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Bolster existing youth programming. | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children of Mississippi Inc | Flowood, MS | Build a sensory friendly classroom as well as purchase additional sensory friendly items for multiple classrooms. | $50,000 |
| Lydias Place Womens and Family Shelter of Randolph | Asheboro, NC | New playground with sensory stations for the children. | $50,000 |
| Pontotoc Animal Welfare Society | Ada, OK | Purchase updated equipment and renovate facility to improve the quality of work they are able to provide to animals. | $50,000 |
| Senior Community Center of Owensboro Daviess County Inc | Owensboro, KY | Capital campaign match towards new facility. | $50,000 |
| Country Club Hills Mentoring Program | Country Club Hills, IL | Upgrade computers systems, create field trip opportunities for youth to visit universities, expand programming to be available for more… | $25,000 |
| People for Pets Magic Valley Humane Society Inc | Twin Falls, ID | Fencing and improvements for their dog kennels. | $25,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Support of the RicStar music therapy camp. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,330,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $2,930,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $3,288,300 | 25 |
| 2020 | $1,192,296 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602519349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2849841
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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