Dahoam1516 is organized as a non-profit school and club. We are supported by donations and proceeds from class admissions.
Hosts and teachers volunteer their time and expertise and are not compensated.
There are no employees or beneficiaries.
All training equipment is provided by the teachers or club members at no cost.
We maintain no assets or liabilities.
All revenues after expenses are reinvested back into the club & community. These funds support:
Scholarships and free classes for low-income residents ( Work/study program details.)
Community-sharing initiatives
Programs aligned with our mission of community building and hands-on knowledge sharing
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Hans Diehl
Founder / Chairman of Board / President
(415) 853-4048
Dane Layton
Secretary & Treasurer
(415) 853-4048
Community Business Partnerships
Note: Community Business Partner Program is current unavailable until January 2026, when the program will launch.
Dahoam1516 is committed to sharing knowledge and supporting our local business partners.
As part of our mission, we offer several types of partnerships.
Our Community Partnerships
Base requirement:
All Community Partnerships require and affirm a published Featured Partner Listing on each other's websites to include a logo and URL link to a page specified by each business.
Partnership types are then elected by the partner business based on their intent.
Business partner logos/links would be included in Dahoam1516 newsletters.
Businesses offering special savings or deals, can submit and add for inclusion in future newsletters. (3 weeks before)
Premier Partner
Featured Partner Listing (Website)
Option 1: Provides Co-Hosting of Events (2-4/year)
Businesses will work together to facilitate a co-hosted event that supports both businesses.
Option 2: Provides Co-Teaching of Classes (2-4/year)
Businesses will work together to facilitate a co-teaching class that supports both businesses.
Option 3: Special Consideration
Businesses will special consideration and business arrangements that exceed the other partnership types.
Community Partner
Featured Partner Listing (Website)
Discount on Request
Businesses will provide a discount to a customer, when the customer identifies they are being referred by Dahoam1516. Discount values and frequency are at the sole discretion of the partner business.
Featured Partner
Featured Partner Listing (Website)
Non-Profit Partner
Featured Partner Listing (Website)
Participation in Community Sharing Program
Businesses will participate in the Community Sharing Program.
How to Participate
Request a Business Partnership.
Business Partnership Request Form
Community Sharing
Note: Community Sharing is current unavailable until 2026, when the program will relaunch.
Dahoam1516 is committed to sharing knowledge and supporting our local community.
As part of our mission, we offer several programs that make our classes and experiences more accessible.
Our Community Sharing Programs
Scholarships & Work/Study
Opportunities for individuals to attend our classes at reduced or no cost. Work/study program details.
Non-Monetary Charitable Donations
Select class experiences or vouchers offered to local organizations through our sharing programs.
Community Partnerships
Collaborations with local businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations.
How to Participate
Scholarships or Work/Study
To inquire about availability, email: hans@dahoam1516.com
Charitable Donation Requests
Visit our Community Sharing page to submit a request.
All requests are reviewed by club leadership and awarded based on merit and availability.
Partnership Opportunities
For collaboration inquiries, contact: hans@dahoam1516.com
Annual Reports
Dahoam1516 publishes an Annual Report each year in accordance with our bylaws and licensing requirements.
Annual Report is prepared and released during Winter Break.
An Annual Meeting is scheduled in December.
The Annual Meeting is held within 60 days of 12/31.
The Annual Report is reviewed and approved at the Annual Meeting.
The current Annual Report can be downloaded from the Business Profile document list on this page.
If you need a document that is not listed, request PDF copies by email: hans@dahoam1516.com.