The Dau Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 46-0673275 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$90K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
92% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piping Rock Scholarship Fund Inc | Locust Valley, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Frick Collection | New york, NY | Educational/Arts | $10,000 |
| BayView Association of United Methodist | Petoskey, MI | Educational/Religious | $6,500 |
| The Shipley School | Bryn Mawr, PA | Educational Purposes | $5,500 |
| Green Vale School | Old Brookville, NY | Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | New york, NY | Historical Preservation | $5,000 |
| New York City Center | New York, NY | Educational/Arts | $5,000 |
| Planting Fields Foundation | Oyster Bay, NY | Educational/Preservational Purposes | $2,500 |
| Break Through New York | New York, NY | Educational Purposes | $2,500 |
| Wings for Kids | Charleston, SC | Academic Support,Enrichment Activities, Social Emotional Learning | $2,500 |
| Old Westbury Gardens | Old Westbury, NY | To inspire appreciation and knowledge of the early 20th century American country estate through gardens & Westbury house maintenance,… | $2,500 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Health care medical provider/services | $2,500 |
| The Morgan Library & Museum | New York, NY | Educational Purposes | $2,000 |
| Groton School | Groton, MA | Educational Purposes | $2,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| The Wyndcroft School | Pottstown, PA | Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Miss Porters School | Farmington, CT | Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| St Georges School | Newport, RI | Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Salt Lake City, UT | Educational/Preservation Purposes | $1,000 |
| Crooked Tree Arts Center | Petoskey, MI | Educational/Arts | $1,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | Mental Health Research & Education | $1,000 |
| Historic Trappe | Trappe, PA | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra | Petoskey, MI | Educational/Arts | $1,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational | $500 |
| The Manna Food Project | Harbor Springs, MI | Food Bank, Food Pantry, Food Rescue Program | $500 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Harbor Springs, MI | Educational | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,750 | 27 |
| 2023 | $163,750 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349106789
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0673275
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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