Dechambeau Creek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dechambeau Creek Foundation is a private foundation in Lee Vining, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,725 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$92,725
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $64,500 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,500 | 15 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $92,725 | 17 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Dechambeau Creek 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dechambeau Creek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $82,725 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $11,500 |
| Individual | 2024 mono basin summer camps | $11,000 |
| Oikonos | 2024 phalarope research | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $9,500 |
| Lee Vining Women's League | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $9,500 |
| Mono Arts Council | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $5,025 |
| Friends of the Inyo | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $5,000 |
| Mono Basin Historical Society | 2024 docent program | $5,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Community Housing | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $4,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee | Ambiental 2024 travel | $3,000 |
| Lee Vining Fire Protection Dist | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $2,700 |
| Mono City Fire Protection Dist | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $2,500 |
| Individual | Altruism scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | 2024 altruism scholarship | $2,500 |
| The American Indian Council of Mari | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $1,000 |
| Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre | 2024 director's fund award recipient | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Eissler
- David Marquart
- Patricia Holland
- Lisa Cutting
- Susan Desbaillets
- Nathan Taylor
- Molly Desbaillets
Questions people ask
Does Dechambeau Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dechambeau Creek Foundation give?
$92,725 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dechambeau Creek Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Eissler (President), David Marquart (Treasurer), Patricia Holland (Secretary) and Lisa Cutting (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dechambeau Creek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.