The Danem Foundation appears to make targeted, education-focused grants, exemplified by a single, sizeable award to an education nonprofit. Their giving suggests interest in direct support for programming or organizational capacity that promotes learning and youth development. With only one recorded grant, the foundation currently displays a highly concentrated and selective approach to philanthropy.
Highly concentrated: one large grant to a single education organization rather than many smaller grants. Appears to favor direct, likely unrestricted or program support to individual grantees rather than broad diversified giving.
Danem Foundation C/o Thomas Hahn shows a clear mix of education, food security, and environmental grantmaking, with its largest recorded recent grant going to Limitless Horizons in Santa Cruz, California for education. That award stands out against a broader pattern of smaller, targeted gifts to nonprofits working on learning, hunger relief, climate, and related public-interest work. The foundation’s recent activity also includes repeat support for Bananas in Oakland, indicating that some grantees receive follow-on funding rather than a single isolated award. Across the grant list, the foundation supports organizations serving children, families, researchers, and service providers. Its grants include program-oriented support for education-focused work, as well as awards tied to nutritious meals, environmental conservation, and research-related purposes. The mix suggests a funder that uses direct grants to back specific projects or organizational capacity rather than broad unrestricted giving at scale. With annual grants of $789,000 and total assets of $7,530,694, Danem Foundation C/o Thomas Hahn operates with a measured but active philanthropic footprint.
Education is the clearest thread in the recent grants. In 2025, Danem Foundation C/o Thomas Hahn gave $85,000 to Limitless Horizons to promote education, and in 2024 it gave $13,000 to Climate Registry for education. The foundation also extended $10,000 to Childrens Hospital Foundation for education-related work. Food security is another visible focus. Bananas in Oakland received $25,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2025 to alleviate hunger by providing nutritious meals, while Alameda County Food Bank in Oakland received $20,000 in 2024 for the same general purpose. Environmental and climate work appears repeatedly through grants to Terra Praxis Inc, Clean Air Task Force, Evergreen Action, Carbon 180, Earth Justice, and 350org, each described as supporting environmental conservation. The foundation also backed Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, showing a steady interest in conservation-linked nonprofit work.
Danem Foundation C/o Thomas Hahn’s recent gifts cluster around the middle of a modest grant-size range: p25 is $3,000, the median is $8,000, and p75 is $12,000. The recorded grants show selective, project-specific awards rather than a wide spread of large commitments. One organization, Bananas, appears across multiple years, which suggests some recurring support. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, does not fund individuals, and is not a program-related investment sponsor.
$134K
$7.5M
$913K
$189K
Most grants fall between $3K and $12K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$12K
About 14% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Notable grantees: Limitless Horizons
The foundation gives nationally, and all recorded recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients. California receives the most grants by count, with organizations in Santa Cruz, Oakland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles appearing repeatedly. New York recipients also appear, including groups in New York City and other in-state locations, and Massachusetts is another frequent recipient state with grants to Cambridge, Boston, and Woods Hole. This pattern shows a U.S.-wide portfolio with a strong California concentration.
The recent grants point to education, hunger relief, environmental conservation, and related public-interest work. Examples include $85,000 to Limitless Horizons for education, $25,000 to Bananas for nutritious meals, and multiple grants such as $22,000 to Terra Praxis Inc and $21,000 to Clean Air Task Force for environmental conservation.
Yes. Bananas appears more than once, with grants of $22,000 in 2023, $25,000 in 2024, and $20,000 in 2025. That pattern shows at least some recurring support rather than only one-time awards.
The stated grant-size distribution centers on smaller awards: p25 is $3,000, the median is $8,000, and p75 is $12,000. Recent grants include both larger and smaller exceptions, but most gifts fall near that middle range.
California is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities there include Santa Cruz, Oakland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, indicating a strong concentration of giving in California even though the foundation gives nationally.
The recent grant list shows nonprofit organizations and service providers as the recipient type. Named recipients include education nonprofits, food banks, conservation groups, and research-oriented organizations such as Limitless Horizons, Alameda County Food Bank, and Natural Resources Defense Council.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMITLESS HORIZONS | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $85,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE EDUCATION |
| BANANAS | OAKLAND, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS |
| ALAMEDA COUNTY FOOD BANK | OAKLAND, CA | $9,000 | 2025 | TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS |
| BARCC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $2,000 | 2025 | TO ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | TO ADVANCE REPORDUCTIVE RIGHTS |
| CLIMATE SCIENCE DEFENCE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FREE ELGAL AID TO RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTISTS |
| 350ORG | BOSTON, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTIO | WOODS HOLE, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO END PROVERTY |
| CARBON 180 | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE | BOSTON, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| EVERGREEN ACTION | SEATTLE, WA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| UNITED WAY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO END POVERTY |
| TERRA PRAXIS INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| KALW RADIO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS |
| SUNRISE MOVEMENT EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
| UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTIST | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO END POVERTY |
| AMAZON WATCH | OAKLAND, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS |
| KQED RADIO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INSIGHT |
| BANANAS | OAKLAND, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUT |
| TERRA PRAXIS INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $22,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| EVERGREEN ACTION | SEATTLE, WA | $21,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE | BOSTON, MA | $21,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| CARBON 180 | WASHINGTON, DC | $21,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| ALAMEDA COUNTY FOOD BANK | OAKLAND, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUT |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $18,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| CLIMATE REGISTRY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $13,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE EDUCATION |
| ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY STUDY INST | WASHINGTON, DC | $13,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $13,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTIO | WOODS HOLE, MA | $13,000 | 2024 | TO END PROVERTY |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $13,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $12,000 | 2024 | LET SCIENTISTS CONDUCT RESEARCH WITH |
| 350ORG | BOSTON, MA | $12,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| AMAZON WATCH | OAKLAND, CA | $12,000 | 2024 | TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUT |
| UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTIST | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $12,000 | 2024 | TO END POVERTY |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $12,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND | ARLINGTON, VA | $11,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL | ARLINGTON, VA | $11,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $11,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INSIGHT INTO |
| ACADIA CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $11,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| CLIMATE SCIENCE DEFENCE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $11,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CLIN |
| OXFAM | BOSTON, MA | $11,000 | 2024 | TO END PROVERTY |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE EDUCATION |
| FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER FOR THE BAY A | OAKLAND, CA | $8,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR LOW INCO |
| CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTION | NEW YORK, NY | $8,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CLIN |
| SUNRISE MOVEMENT EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $8,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,000 | 2024 | TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO |
LIMITLESS HORIZONS
$85,000TO PROMOTE EDUCATION
ALAMEDA COUNTY FOOD BANK
$9,000TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS
BARCC
$2,000TO ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE
TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$1,000TO ADVANCE REPORDUCTIVE RIGHTS
TO PROVIDE FREE ELGAL AID TO RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTISTS
350ORG
$1,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
TERRA PRAXIS INC
$1,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
KALW RADIO
$1,000TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS
TERRA PRAXIS INC
$22,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO
CARBON 180
$21,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO
ALAMEDA COUNTY FOOD BANK
$20,000TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUT
EARTH JUSTICE
$18,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
$13,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO
350ORG
$12,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO
THE CONSERVATION FUND
$11,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO
ACADIA CENTER
$11,000TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIO
OXFAM
$11,000TO END PROVERTY
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$10,000TO PROMOTE EDUCATION
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER FOR THE BAY A
$8,000TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR LOW INCO