Deacon Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Deacon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Citrus Heights, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $381,428 in 111 grants; the typical grant was $2,700 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$381,428
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$2,700
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $370,894 the year before.
65% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $340,195 | 103 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $370,894 | 127 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $381,428 | 111 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deacon Charitable Foundation 7745 Greenback Lane Suite 250, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (916) 969-0900 |
| What to submit | Deacon charitable foundation does not accept any mailed grant applications. Visit the following website for proposal guidelines: http://www.deaconcharitablefoundation.org/requesting-a-grantdonation/ |
| Restrictions | Visit the following website for proposal guidelines: http://www.deaconcharitablefoundation.org/requesting-a-grantdonation/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Deacon Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 46 | $177,908 |
| Oregon | 32 | $99,020 |
| Washington | 13 | $89,175 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $8,530 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,800 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $900 |
| New York | 3 | $795 |
| Illinois | 3 | $750 |
| Iowa | 2 | $510 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montley Zoo Animal Rescue | Animal welfare | $15,000 |
| All About Equine Animal Rescue Inc | Animal welfare | $10,058 |
| Project Lemonade Inc | Community | $10,000 |
| Seattle Veterinary Outreach | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Youth Homes Inc | Children & families | $10,000 |
| Friendship Adventures | Health | $10,000 |
| The Healing Center | Health | $10,000 |
| Tilth Alliance | Health | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - Los Angeles Fires | Disaster relief | $8,000 |
| Chais Inc | Animal welfare | $8,000 |
| Good Dog Autism Companions | Animal welfare | $8,000 |
| Friends of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy | Children & families | $8,000 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | Health | $8,000 |
| Kiwanis Family House | Children & families | $8,000 |
| Bridge Receiving Center | Community | $7,500 |
| Camp Beausite Northwest | Community | $7,500 |
| Growing Veterans | Community | $7,500 |
| Ukandu | Medical / wellness | $7,000 |
| NAMI Oregon | Medical / wellness | $6,500 |
| Dress for Success Oregon | Community | $6,000 |
| Central California Labrador | Animal welfare | $5,600 |
| Emma Zen Foundation | Animal welfare | $5,600 |
| Fat Kitty City Humane Society | Animal welfare | $5,600 |
| Fosters & Paws | Animal welfare | $5,600 |
| Yolo Basin Foundation | Environment | $5,600 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | Community | $5,500 |
| Soul Showers | Hunger | $5,000 |
| Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program | Community | $5,000 |
| Raphael House of Portland | Community | $5,000 |
| Rose Haven Cic | Community | $5,000 |
| ALS Northwest | Medical / wellness | $5,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Medical / wellness | $5,000 |
| 916 Ink | Education | $5,000 |
| Hope Centers United DBA Folsom's Hope | Children & families | $5,000 |
| Food Literacy Center | Hunger | $5,000 |
| Kids & Art Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Women's Wisdom Art | Education | $5,000 |
| Amvets Department of California Service Foundation | Community | $5,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Placer County | Community | $5,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sacramento County | Community | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Deacon
- Richard Smith
- Veronica Wences
- Kendra Howell Lackey
- Anita Jain
- Julie Earnest
- Andrew Naegeli
- Brandon Nelson
- Rachel Diel
- Jake Faha
- Tim Collins
Questions people ask
Does Deacon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Deacon Charitable Foundation give?
$381,428 in tax year 2024, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $2,700.
Who runs Deacon Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steve Deacon (President), Richard Smith (Vice President, Secretary), Veronica Wences (Executive Director) and Kendra Howell Lackey (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Deacon Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and youth programs.