Private foundation · EIN 84-2496333 · Belle Plaine, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dcm 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $30K. 63% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$1.1M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MN
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jsaw Action MinistriesEdina, MNAnnual giving$250K
New Life Family ServicesMinneapolis, MNSt paul bldg$250K
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNSpring c-stone, fall corner stone gift$100K
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FLGeneral support$100K
JaarsWaxhaw, NCGeneral support$50K
Mn Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$50K
Salvation ArmyRoseville, MNYearly giving$50K
International Christian MinistriesBakersfield, CAGreat mercy staff$30K
Love Inc of Eastern Carver CountyChaska, MNOne love match, golf event, special gap gift$30K
Valley Free ChurchChaska, MNJon just ride$30K
American Red CrossMinneapolis, MNAlaskan floods$25K
Equipping the PersecutedSioux City, IAGeneral support$25K
Sharing & Caring HandsMinneapolis, MNYear end gift$25K
One CollectiveElgin, ILRachel butterfield$15K
EfcaMinneapolis, MNB & j host$10K
Animal ArkHastings, MNGeneral support$5,000
Furever Home RescueZimmerman, MNAnimal rescue$5,000
Operation BlessingVirginia Beach, VADisaster relief$5,000
World MoversAsheville, NCAnnual donation$5,000

By state: Minnesota 12 · Florida 1 · North Carolina 2 · California 1 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Dcm Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, administered in care of Michael McGuire, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Dcm Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Dcm Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 19 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Dcm Foundation give?

Minnesota (12 grants), Florida (1 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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