Richard & Sherry Dumke Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLafayette, California · EIN 68-0093924 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $99 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Sacramento, CA | To improve the quality of life for people affected by ms in northern california and raise funds for critical ms research. | $7,500 |
| Tahoe Fund | Incline Village, NV | Imporiving lake tahoe environment for all to enjoy. | $5,000 |
| St Stephens's Episcopal Church | Orinda, CA | Episcopal church with mission to know, love and serve christ | $1,500 |
| North Lake Tahoe Historical Society | Tahoe City, CA | Educating the public and preserving lake tahoe's history through programs and exhibits. | $200 |
| American Himalyan Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To make lasting positive change for people in himalya. | $100 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museum | San Fracisco, CA | Supports the fine arts museums of san francisco with fundraising, special exhibitions, scholarly publications, and educational outreach. | $99 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | Washington, DC | Works in the field of historic preservation in the united states. | $25 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($2,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,024 | 10 |
| 2024 | $9,460 | 10 |
| 2023 | $29,675 | 16 |
| 2021 | $12,125 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622459349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0093924
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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