Private foundation · EIN 26-0802180 · Old Orchd Bch, Maine · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dbp Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $36K total, median $5,000. 14% of grants stayed in Maine.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$36K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in ME
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The AllianceAtlas, NYTo further exempt purpose of donee$10K
Cross ChurchCumming, GATo further exempt purpose of donee$10K
Pioneer Oil MuseumBolivar, NYTo further exempt purpose of donee$5,000
Wellspring MinistriesBelfast, NYTo further exempt purpose of donee$5,000
Wounded WarriorsJacksonville, FLTo further exempt purpose of donee$2,500
Hospice of Southern MaineScarborough, METo further exempt purpose of donee$2,000
United Spinal AssociationMilford, NHTo further exempt purpose of donee$1,000

By state: New York 3 · Georgia 1 · Florida 1 · Maine 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Dbp Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Old Orchd Bch, Maine, administered in care of Dean Phillips, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dbp Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dbp Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $36K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dbp Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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