Deems Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Deems Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,600 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $23,490. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$106,600
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$23,490
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,445 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,000 | 7 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $106,445 | 13 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $106,600 | 15 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Deems Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Deems Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $45,000 |
| New York | 1 | $23,490 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 7 | $18,110 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Research | $23,490 |
| Cutting Edge Ministries | General fund | $10,000 |
| Eaglebrook Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Philippine Medical Missions | General fund | $10,000 |
| Grace Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Highland Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| South East Asia Prayer Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Woodbury Pregnancy Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Paul Ed Association | General fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Emergency funds | $2,273 |
| Individual | Emergency funds | $2,000 |
| Individual | Education fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | Emergency funds | $1,000 |
| Mothers Grace | General fund | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General fund | $837 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Deems
- Diana Deems
Questions people ask
Does Deems Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Deems Family Foundation give?
$106,600 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Deems Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay Deems (Director) and Diana Deems (Director).
What does Deems Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.