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Private foundation · EIN 83-1476780

Dana Sila Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Dana Sila Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $15.4K in grants and contributions paid across 7 grants, with $52.6K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Sarana Vihara, Buddhist Global Relief and Compassion in World Farming.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Sarana ViharaValderrobresGeneral$5,442
Buddhist Global ReliefCarmel, NYGeneral$5,000
Compassion in World FarmingNew York City, NYGeneral$1,000
International Fund for Animal WelfareYarmouth Port, MAGeneral$1,000
Mercy for AnimalsHagerstown, MDGeneral$1,000
Natural Resources Defense Council IncNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DCGeneral$1,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Dana Sila Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Dana Sila Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Dana Sila Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $15,442 in grants and contributions paid (7 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Dana Sila Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Sarana Vihara, $5.44K, Buddhist Global Relief (NY), $5K, Compassion in World Farming (NY), $1K, International Fund for Animal Welfare (MA), $1K and Mercy for Animals (MD), $1K.