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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 61-1438237

The DMK Foundation

A private foundation in Santa Monica, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 23 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,100,000

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $23,609,863

  • Tax year 2023

    $941,250

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $20,634,062

  • Tax year 2022

    $825,000

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $17,742,515

  • Tax year 2021

    $820,000

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $19,329,771

  • Tax year 2020

    $670,000

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $15,091,931

Grants paid in 2024

23 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. OceanaWashington, DC

    To restore and protect ocean abudance

    $200,000
  2. Wild Salmon CenterPortland, OR

    To promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems

    $175,000
  3. David Lynch FoundationNew York, NY

    To keep transcendental meditation accessible to those under extreme stress and trauma.

    $150,000
  4. Colby College Charitable TRWaterville, ME

    Educational support

    $100,000
  5. BodytrafficLos Angeles, CA

    Dancer fund grant

    $50,000
  6. Environmental Working GroupWashington, DC

    Drive consumer choice and civic action

    $50,000
  7. Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $50,000
  8. Ocean Defenders AllianceHuntingtn BCH, CA

    To aim for a debris free sea

    $50,000
  9. Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ

    Hobey baker '14 head men's hockey

    $30,000
  10. Belmont Hill School IncBelmont, MA

    Educational support

    $25,000
  11. Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $25,000
  12. 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
  13. Laguna Dance FestivalLaguna Beach, CA

    To bring dance to as many as 3,000+ per year

    $25,000
  14. Pacific Salmon FoundationVancouver, Canada

    Percy walkus hatchery

    $25,000
  15. Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ

    Annual fund

    $25,000
  16. The Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    To protect the world's oceans

    $25,000
  17. The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationNew York, NY

    To support alzheimer's research and raise awareness.

    $23,000
  18. Gift of Life Marrow RegistryBoca Raton, FL

    General support

    $18,000
  19. Jabberwocky Theater CompancyLos Angeles, CA

    John flynn premiere fund

    $10,000
  20. Good Shepherd Shelter Catholic CharitiesLos Angeles, CA

    Support healing and empowerment for mothers and children affected by domestic violence

    $5,000
  21. The Henry Street SettlementNew York, NY

    Provide hope and opportunity for new yorkers in need.

    $5,000
  22. Tobie's Small Dog RescueGlendale, CA

    General support

    $5,000
  23. Institute on AgingSan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $4,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment4 grants $325,00047% of the total
  2. Animals2 grants $180,00026% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $80,00012% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $50,0007% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $25,0004% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $18,0003% of the total
  7. 1 other causes2 grants $9,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California11 grants $274,000
  2. District of Columbia2 grants $250,000
  3. New York3 grants $178,000
  4. Oregon1 grant $175,000
  5. Maine1 grant $100,000
  6. New Jersey2 grants $55,000
  7. Massachusetts1 grant $25,000
  8. Florida1 grant $18,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Warren HeilbronnerSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ward BukofskyASST. SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • David E KelleyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michelle KelleyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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