Dingman Family Foundation

EIN 82-1915595 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in CA, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Dingman Family Foundation based in CA paid 11 grants totaling $206K to 11 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $63K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included TRANSITION HOME, SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION, and DIRECT RELIEF SOCAL WILDFIRE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,589,629
Giving (latest yr)
$206,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
11
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Transition Home$63,000
  • Santa Barbara Rescue Mission$28,000
  • Direct Relief Socal Wildfire$25,000
  • Salvation Army$20,000
  • The Land Trust of Sb$20,000

Where grants went

  • California$196,000 · 10 grants
  • Florida$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Transition Home
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$63,000
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$28,000
Direct Relief Socal Wildfire
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$25,000
The Land Trust of Sb
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$20,000
Salvation Army
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$20,000
Ensemble Theatre Company
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$10,000
Human Good Foundation
Duarte, CA
General Support
$10,000
Feeding Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
General Support
$10,000
Santa Barbara Symphony
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$10,000
Hillside House
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$5,000
Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai, CA
General Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Dingman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Dingman Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Dingman Family Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $206K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $63K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include TRANSITION HOME, SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION, DIRECT RELIEF SOCAL WILDFIRE, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Dingman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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