The Dmk Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 61-1438237 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$23.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,000 and $50,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana | Washington, DC | To restore and protect ocean abudance | $200,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | To promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems | $175,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation | New York, NY | To keep transcendental meditation accessible to those under extreme stress and trauma. | $150,000 |
| Colby College Charitable Tr | Waterville, ME | Educational support | $100,000 |
| Bodytraffic | Los Angeles, CA | Dancer fund grant | $50,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Washington, DC | Drive consumer choice and civic action | $50,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Ocean Defenders Alliance | Huntington Beach, CA | To aim for a debris free sea | $50,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Hobey baker '14 head men's hockey | $30,000 |
| Belmont Hill School Inc | Belmont, MA | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund (Fka the Actors' Fund of America) | Los Angeles, CA | Foster stability and resiliency and provide a safety net for individuals who contribute to our country's cultural vibrancy. | $25,000 |
| Laguna Dance Festival | Laguna Beach, CA | To bring dance to as many as 3,000+ per year | $25,000 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | Vancouver, CA | Percy walkus hatchery | $25,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| The Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | To protect the world's oceans | $25,000 |
| The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation | New York, NY | To support alzheimer's research and raise awareness. | $23,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $18,000 |
| Jabberwocky Theater Compancy | Los Angeles, CA | John flynn premiere fund | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter Catholic Charities | Los Angeles, CA | Support healing and empowerment for mothers and children affected by domestic violence | $5,000 |
| The Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY | Provide hope and opportunity for new yorkers in need. | $5,000 |
| Tobie's Small Dog Rescue | Glendale, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Institute on Aging | San Francisco, CA | General support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,100,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $941,250 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512769349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1438237
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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