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THE DMK FOUNDATION

SANTA MONICA, CA 611438237

The DMK Foundation is a Santa Monica-based philanthropic organization with over $20 million in assets, funding projects across the US and Canada, and managed by key personnel serving without compensation.

Overview

About THE DMK FOUNDATION

The DMK Foundation, based in Santa Monica, California, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $20,634,062. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $1,129,131 and revenue of $1,734,182. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has funded projects in various cities across the United States and Canada, including major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Vancouver, BC. The foundation's funding reaches several states, including Arizona, California, and New York. Key personnel include Warren Heilbronner as Secretary, Ward Bukofsky as Assistant Secretary, and David E. Kelley and Michelle Kelley as Trustees, all of whom serve without compensation.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $20.6M
Total Awarded This Year $941K
Average Grant Size $47K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 4,840
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
SANTA MONICA, CA US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$20,634,062

in 2024, compared to $17,742,515 in 2023

Annual Grants
$941,250

20 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$250,000THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICAGENERAL SUPPORT5757 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 400 LOS ANGELES, CA US2024
$150,000DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATIONTO TACKLE THE GLOBAL EPIDEMIC OF MENTAL TRAUMA AND RELIEVING STRESS1000 N 4TH STREET FAIRFIED, IA US2024
$125,000WILD SALMON CENTERTO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF WILD SALMON ECOSYSTEMS721 NW 9TH AVENUE NO 300 PORTLAND, OR US2023
$125,000DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATIONTO TACKLE THE GLOBAL EPIDEMIC OF MENTAL TRAUMA AND RELIEVING TOXIC STRESS1000 N 4TH STREET FAIRFIELD, IA US2023
$125,000WILD SALMON CENTERTO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF WILD SALMON ECOSYSTEMS721 NW 9TH AVENUE NO 300 PORTLAND, OR US2024
$100,000DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION FOR CONSCIOUSNESS-BASED EDUCATION AND WORLD PEACETO ADDRESS THE GLOBAL EPIDEMIC OF MENTAL TRAUMA AND RELIEVING TOXIC STRESS1000 N 4TH STREET FAIRFIELD, IA US2022
$100,000WILD SALMON CENTERTO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF WILD SALMON ECOSYSTEMS721 NW 9TH AVENUE NO 300 PORTLAND, OR US2022
$100,000COLBY COLLEGE CHARITABLE TREDUCATIONAL SUPPORT4120 MAYFLOWER HILL WATERVILLE, ME US2022
$100,000COLBY COLLEGE CHARITABLE TREDUCATIONAL SUPPORT4120 MAYFLOWER HILL WATERVILLE, ME US2023
$100,000COLBY COLLEGE CHARITABLE TREDUCATIONAL SUPPORT4120 MAYFLOWER HILL WATERVILLE, ME US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
DEK
DAVID E KELLEY
TRUSTEE$02022
MK
MICHELLE KELLEY
TRUSTEE$02022
WH
WARREN HEILBRONNER
SECRETARY$02022
WB
WARD BUKOFSKY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY$02022
DEK
DAVID E KELLEY
TRUSTEE$02023
MK
MICHELLE KELLEY
TRUSTEE$02023
WH
WARREN HEILBRONNER
SECRETARY$02023
WB
WARD BUKOFSKY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY$02023
WH
WARREN HEILBRONNER
SECRETARY$02024
WB
WARD BUKOFSKY
ASST. SECRETARY$02024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025