Dagmar Dolby Fund
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Dagmar Dolby Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Novato, California, registered in 2016, with $27,178,533 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
5 Hamilton Landing Ste 200, Novato, CA, 94949 EIN 47-5332690 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2023)
$27.2M
▼ 29.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$17.7M
Net assets
$47.8M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Dagmar Dolby Fund: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · +35% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dagmar Dolby Fund: 32 mo reserves · +35% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Dagmar Dolby Fund: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dagmar Dolby Fund: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Mobilizing the power of community and the resources of philanthropy to advance equity for people, places and the planet.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5 Hamilton Landing Ste 200, Novato, CA, 94949
- City
- Novato
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $69.5M (FY2015) to $27.2M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $58.2MNet assets $47.8M
Operating margin
35.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$106.0M
Total liabilities
$58.2M
Net assets
$47.8M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
3
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,178,533▼29.0% | $17,657,068▲147% | $47,767,743▼6.4% | $105,968,042▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $38,280,537▲222% | $7,147,003▼47.7% | $51,012,144▲77.5% | $89,182,673▲122% | 990 |
| 2021 | $11,873,638▲45.4% | $13,673,823▼63.2% | $28,737,468▼23.6% | $40,145,421▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,168,589▼48.4% | $37,112,280▲129% | $37,594,470▼16.4% | $39,191,926▼21.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,844,790▼59.4% | $16,201,603▼20.1% | $44,991,608▲3.7% | $49,923,254▼44.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $39,012,022▼63.1% | $20,290,047▼85.2% | $43,374,371▲66.7% | $89,549,125▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $105,693,891▲541% | $137,493,533▲112% | $26,026,639▼40.9% | $104,958,791▲138% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,476,087▼76.3% | $64,993,608▲62534% | $44,029,561▼49.4% | $44,050,669▼49.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,548,952 | $103,768 | $86,976,134 | $86,990,068 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Smith | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dagmar Dolby | Board Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Janelle Cavanagh Start 124 | Chief Philanthropy Officer | 0.5 | — |
| Lani Alo | Director (thru 12/23) | 0.5 | — |
| Lauren Mcclelland | Cfo (start 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Rhea Suh | President & Ceo | 1 | — |
| Sa Hartman | Cfo (thru 12/23) | 1 | — |
| Vikki Garrod | Chief of Staff | 0.5 | — |
Grants made · $16.3M in FY2023
4 grants totaling $16.3M in FY2023. All grants made by Dagmar Dolby Fund →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | $9,000,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | To support the symposium fund project and the research teams project at the cavendish laboratory | $4,000,000 |
| Salk Institute For Biological Studies | To support salk's neurosciences faculty research in alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases | $3,002,970 |
| Smithsonian Institute | To support national museum of american history | $300,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dagmar Dolby Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dagmar Dolby Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-5332690, based in Novato, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dagmar Dolby Fund's EIN?
- Dagmar Dolby Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-5332690.
- How much revenue does Dagmar Dolby Fund report?
- Dagmar Dolby Fund reported $27,178,533 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Dagmar Dolby Fund's spending goes to programs?
- Dagmar Dolby Fund spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Dagmar Dolby Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Dagmar Dolby Fund A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Dagmar Dolby Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dagmar Dolby Fund's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Ashley Smith (Secretary).
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Data for Dagmar Dolby Fund (EIN 47-5332690) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.