The Dutch Bros Foundation concentrates its giving on a single national health charity, channeling proceeds from its branded fundraising campaign into support for people affected by neuromuscular disease. All recorded grants are distributions tied to the "Drink One For Dane" fundraiser and flow to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, indicating a cause-specific, campaign-driven philanthropy linked to the corporate brand. The foundation acts primarily as a pass-through funder for this signature campaign rather than a generalist grantmaker.
The Dutch Bros Foundation’s clearest defining pattern is its dependence on the “Drink One For Dane” fundraiser: the largest recorded grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025 all went to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for that campaign, including a 2025 grant described as funds raised for accelerating research. That makes the foundation read less like a broad generalist and more like a campaign-linked vehicle for a single disease charity. Beyond that core relationship, the foundation has also backed a small set of sizeable one-off grants in education, youth wellbeing, hunger relief, and community infrastructure, showing that it can support both a signature health effort and targeted community needs. Recent grants range from seven-figure distributions to $25,000 awards, with the smaller gifts often tied to direct-service programs or local support organizations. The foundation’s recorded grant history also includes repeated support for organizations serving young people, families facing emergencies, and specific community groups, but the Muscular Dystrophy Association remains the anchor of its recent giving pattern.
In youth and wellbeing work, Dutch Bros Foundation gave $172,253 to Glasswing International in 2023 and $75,129 in 2025 for young people’s educational experience and wellbeing. It also awarded $50,000 to A Precious Child for the same purpose, showing a direct-service orientation around student support. The foundation has backed LGBTQ youth mental health as well, with $100,000 grants in both 2023 and 2024 to Trevor Project Inc to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. Community identity and leadership appear in its support for the Asian Pacific Fund and Hispanic Heritage Foundation, each receiving $100,000 grants tied to strengthening Asian Pacific Islander communities and preparing Latino leaders in the community, classroom, and workforce. It has also funded hunger relief through Kids’ Meals Inc and Tucson Lions Breakfast Club Foundation.
Typical grant size sits at $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile, even though a small number of much larger campaign distributions dominate the top of the record. The same recipient appears across multiple years: the Muscular Dystrophy Association received the foundation’s largest recorded grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and several other organizations also recur across years. The foundation’s grants are predominantly U.S.-based and appear to function as direct distributions rather than program-related investments. It also funds individuals, according to the foundation data.
$2.6M
$15.1M
$4.8M
$3M
Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 15% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Dutch Bros Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 308 | $11.7M | 99.0% |
| 2 | Colombia | 2 |
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Highly concentrated: all documented giving consists of multiple distributions to one national nonprofit tied to a recurring branded fundraising campaign; large aggregate sums but limited breadth of beneficiaries.
Notable grantees: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with 99.3% of recorded grants going to U.S. recipients. California is the top state by grant count, while Oregon recipients appear frequently as well, including Portland, Eugene, Wilsonville, Hillsboro, and Grants Pass. Other recurring recipient locations include New York, Washington, DC, Houston, and Tucson. Outside the United States, the record includes one grant each to recipients in Colombia and Brazil.
Its recorded giving centers on muscular dystrophy research and patient services through the Muscular Dystrophy Association, plus targeted support for youth wellbeing, LGBTQ youth suicide prevention, women’s economic justice, hunger relief, and community-focused education grants.
The pattern is campaign-driven and highly concentrated. The largest grants are tied to the “Drink One For Dane” fundraiser, including repeated multi-million-dollar distributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, alongside smaller direct-service grants at the $2,500 to $10,000 typical range.
Yes. The recipient country distribution includes one grant to Colombia and one to Brazil, while 99.3% of recorded grants went to U.S. recipients.
Recent grants include youth education and wellbeing, LGBTQ youth mental health, hunger relief, women’s entrepreneurship, and support for Asian Pacific Islander and Latino communities. The foundation also awarded funds for emergency relief and a sports court construction project.
Yes. The Muscular Dystrophy Association received the foundation’s largest recorded grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and other organizations also appear more than once in the recent record, including Glasswing International, Asian Pacific Fund, Trevor Project Inc, and Association of Women’s Business Centers.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $400K |
0.6% |
| 3 | Brazil | 1 | $86K | 0.3% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500,000 | 2025 | FUNDS RAISED BY DRINK ONE FOR DANE FOR ACCELERATING RESEARCH. |
| GLASSWING INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $75,129 | 2025 | TO FUFULL YOUNG PEOPLE'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELL BEING |
| MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500,000 | 2024 | DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR "DRINK ONE FOR DANE" FUNDRAISER |
| FUNDACION CARCAFE | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | PHASE IV- COLOMBIA PROJECT |
| TREVOR PROJECT INC | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | TO END SUICIDE AMONG (LGBTQ) YOUNG PEOPLE. |
| ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTERS | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2024 | TO SECURE ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN |
| US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2024 | TO STRENGTHENING AMERICAS LONG-TERM COMPETITIVENESS |
| HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2024 | TO IDENTIFY, INSPIRE, PREPARE, AND CONNECT LATINO LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY, CLASSROOM, AND WORKFORCE |
| ASIAN PACIFIC FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | TO STRENTHEN THE ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY IN THE BAY AREA |
| VOLCAFE | NEW YORK, NY | $85,585 | 2024 | CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORT'S COURT AT THE BELA VISTA SCHOOL |
| GLASSWING INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $72,024 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| FUNDACION CARCAFE | NEW YORK, NY | $40,000 | 2024 | PHASE III- COLOMBIA PROJECT |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $25,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS |
| ANIMAL HELP ALLIANCE | LAS VEGAS, NV | $25,000 | 2024 | TO FIND ALL ADOPTABLE ANIMALS A LOVING HOME |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $25,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| MAKE-A-WISH ALASKA & WASHINGTON | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF OREGON INC | HILLSBORO, OR | $25,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF UTAH INC | OREM, UT | $22,500 | 2024 | TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS |
| GENERATEHOPE INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC ABUSE BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | EUGENE, OR | $20,000 | 2024 | TO FREE THE WORLD FROM CANCER |
| GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB | GRANTS PASS, OR | $20,000 | 2024 | INGRAM FIELD RENOVATION |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS OREGON INC | BEAVERTON, OR | $20,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLORADO | CENTENNIAL, CO | $20,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES |
| CASA OF TARRANT COUNTY | FORT WORTH, TX | $20,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF GREATER LAS VEGAS INC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $20,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA INC | GOODYEAR, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS INC | PFLUGERVILLE, TX | $20,000 | 2024 | TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC ABUSE BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA | SAHUARITA, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INC | PLEASANT HILL, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES |
| THE ALS ASSOCIATION OF NEW MEXICO | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $15,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ALS |
| ANSWER ALS | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $15,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ALS |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS |
| RIO DELL FIRE DEPARTMENT | EUREKA, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE, CRITICAL NEEDS THAT ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY |
| MORRISON CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 | 2024 | TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC ABUSE BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES |
| VALLEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH | VISALIA, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE, CRITICAL NEEDS THAT ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY |
| MAKE-A-WISH NEVADA | LAS VEGAS, NV | $10,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS |
| BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY | CHICO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO FIND ALL ADOPTABLE ANIMALS A LOVING HOME |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF THE SOUTH PLAINS INC | LUBBOCK, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| FIREFIGHTERS BURN INSTITUTE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A LOCALBURNTREATMENT FACILITY |
| EUGENE LITTLE LEAGUE | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS |
| WESTERN HILLS LITTLE LEAGUE | FORT WORTH, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS |
| MODESTO YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION | MODESTO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS |
| CHILD ADVOCATES SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| OREGON ADAPTIVE SPORTS | BEND, OR | $10,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES |
| OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | CORVALLIS, OR | $5,600 | 2024 | TO RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE, CRITICAL NEEDS THAT ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MERCED COUNTY | MERCED, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| 17 STRONG | ARROYO GRANDE, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN SUFFERING IN THE FACE OF EMERGENCIES |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS | CEDAR PARK, TX | $5,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS |
| MARY GRAHAM CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | STOCKTON, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING |
| GALAXY SOCCER CLUB INC | NAPERVILLE, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS |
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
$2,500,000FUNDS RAISED BY DRINK ONE FOR DANE FOR ACCELERATING RESEARCH.
TO FUFULL YOUNG PEOPLE'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELL BEING
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
$2,500,000DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR "DRINK ONE FOR DANE" FUNDRAISER
FUNDACION CARCAFE
$200,000PHASE IV- COLOMBIA PROJECT
TO END SUICIDE AMONG (LGBTQ) YOUNG PEOPLE.
ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTERS
$100,000TO SECURE ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
TO STRENGTHENING AMERICAS LONG-TERM COMPETITIVENESS
HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION
$100,000TO IDENTIFY, INSPIRE, PREPARE, AND CONNECT LATINO LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY, CLASSROOM, AND WORKFORCE
TO STRENTHEN THE ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY IN THE BAY AREA
VOLCAFE
$85,585CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORT'S COURT AT THE BELA VISTA SCHOOL
TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
FUNDACION CARCAFE
$40,000PHASE III- COLOMBIA PROJECT
TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS
ANIMAL HELP ALLIANCE
$25,000TO FIND ALL ADOPTABLE ANIMALS A LOVING HOME
CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION
$25,000TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS
TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS
TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS
TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC ABUSE BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$20,000TO FREE THE WORLD FROM CANCER
GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB
$20,000INGRAM FIELD RENOVATION
TO PROVIDE OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
TO PROVIDE OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
TO PROVIDE OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC ABUSE BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
$20,000TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
TO PROVIDE OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
THE ALS ASSOCIATION OF NEW MEXICO
$15,000TO PROVIDING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ALS
TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS
RIO DELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
$10,000TO RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE, CRITICAL NEEDS THAT ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY
TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC ABUSE BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES
VALLEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$10,000TO RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE, CRITICAL NEEDS THAT ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY
TO FULFILL FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF THE SOUTH PLAINS INC
$10,000TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
FIREFIGHTERS BURN INSTITUTE
$10,000FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A LOCALBURNTREATMENT FACILITY
EUGENE LITTLE LEAGUE
$10,000TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS
WESTERN HILLS LITTLE LEAGUE
$10,000TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS
MODESTO YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
$10,000TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS
TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
OREGON ADAPTIVE SPORTS
$10,000TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
TO RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE, CRITICAL NEEDS THAT ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MERCED COUNTY
$5,000TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
17 STRONG
$5,000TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN SUFFERING IN THE FACE OF EMERGENCIES
NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS
$5,000TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS
MARY GRAHAM CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
$5,000TO FULFILL YOUNG PEOPLES' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELLBEING
GALAXY SOCCER CLUB INC
$5,000TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, TEAM PLAYERS