Dyer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dyer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$192,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $195,000 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $159,000 | 8 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $195,000 | 11 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $192,000 | 11 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Dyer 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 Dyer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $192,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Folsom Parkways | Fire and weed abatement | $50,000 |
| Fresno Sheriff's Memorial Foundation | General charitable use | $40,000 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust | Youth parkway ambassadors | $30,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Non-hodgkins lymphoma research | $15,000 |
| South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Inc | Conservation and community access initiatives | $15,000 |
| Linda Elementary School Parent Teacher Club | New library books | $10,000 |
| State Center Community College Foundation | Fcc golf team launch monitors, equipment, supplies | $10,000 |
| Pine Ridge Booster | Shaver lake independence day fireworks | $8,000 |
| Quail Lake Charter School Booster Club | General charitable use | $6,000 |
| Pinc - Philanthropy Inspired by Needs of the Community | General charitable use | $5,000 |
| Minas VS Cancer | General charitable use | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walden O'Neill
- Rachel Kinghorn
- Krystal Ozdinski
Questions people ask
Does Dyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dyer Family Foundation give?
$192,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dyer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walden O'Neill (Vice-President/Cfo), Rachel Kinghorn (Secretary) and Krystal Ozdinski (President).
What does Dyer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.