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Dauten Family Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 465053786  ·  Private foundation

Dauten Family Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.2M in annual giving against $6.1M in assets. This page documents the 46 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Dauten Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.1M
Total assets
46
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dauten Family Foundation funds

Dauten Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, mental health.

EducationMental Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dauten Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Milken Institute
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Santa Monica, CA$28.1M2022
The Milken Institute
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Santa Monica, CA$19.8M2024
The Milken Institute
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Santa Monica, CA$9.3M2023
Fountain House
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
New York, NY$2.9M2023
Harvard University
TO SUPPORT THE BIPOLAR DISORDER FUND FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
Cambridge, MA$2.7M2018
Harvard University
TO SUPPORT THE BIPOLAR DISORDER FUND FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
Cambridge, MA$1.8M2022
Boston Children's Hospital
TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE TO CHILDREN AND SUPPORT SCIENTISTS PURSUING NEW CURES AND TREATMENTS
Boston, MA$1.5M2018
Fountain House
TO IMPROVE HEALTH, INCREASE OPPORTUNITY, AND REDUCE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISOLATION FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
New York, NY$1.0M2020
Weta (greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association)
TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE CONTENT OF INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY AND CULTURAL MERIT USING A BROAD RANGE OF MEDIA TO REACH AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT GR
Arlington, VA$900K2020
Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Boston, MA$739K2023
Boston Children's Hospital
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Boston, MA$689K2023
Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Boston, MA$535K2024
Mayo Clinic
TO SUPPORT THE PHARMACOGENOMICS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER TREATMENT RESPONSE RESEARCH
Rochester, MN$511K2018
Mayo Clinic
TO INSPIRE HOPE AND PROMOTE HEALTH THROUGH INTEGRATED CLINICAL PRACTICE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Rochester, MN$504K2020
Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Boston, MA$500K2022

Dauten Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$235K
2018$4.9M
2020$3.2M
2022$31.4M
2023$14.5M
2024$22.4M

How to apply for funding from Dauten Family Foundation

From Dauten Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Dauten Family Foundation

Does Dauten Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Dauten Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Dauten Family Foundation fund?
Dauten Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include The Milken Institute, The Milken Institute, The Milken Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dauten Family Foundation give in grants?
Dauten Family Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $76.6M over 46 grants.
Where is Dauten Family Foundation located?
Dauten Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 465053786.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dauten Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dauten Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.