The Dean Witter Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dean Witter Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $427,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$427,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $300,500 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 | $298,000 | 14 | $8.4 million |
| 2023 | $300,500 | 13 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $427,500 | 18 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kenneth J Blum Co Kramer Blum Assoc PO Box 6106, San Rafael, CA 94903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 981-2966 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See exhibit 1 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Dean Witter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $262,500 |
| California | 4 | $115,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naturebridge | For scholarships for students at naturebridge's west coast campuses (matching) | $45,000 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | For the mental health expansion program and/or the spark fund at the district superintendents discretion | $30,000 |
| Eat Happy Now | For the food insecurity program | $30,000 |
| Islandwood | For the islandwood educators' fund | $30,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | To pilot the documentary reflections of the river | $30,000 |
| Sealife Response Rehabilitation & Research | To rescue and protect marine mammals in the pacific northwest | $30,000 |
| The Thacher School | For the horse program | $30,000 |
| University of Washingtoncollege of the Environment | For the friday harbor labs K-12 science outreach program | $30,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | For the project: mussel lab: distinguishing invasive vs local mussels through dna analysis | $25,000 |
| Practical Farmers of Iowa | For sowing biodiversity: empowering small-scale farmers to support native pollinators | $25,000 |
| University of Washington Clean Energy Institute | For K-12 education and training programs | $25,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | For the nature's ninos program | $25,000 |
| Hive | To prototype an online map of the boulder county climate justice landscape | $15,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | For the eel river canyon preserve | $15,000 |
| Institute for Systems Biology | For the systems education experiences program | $12,500 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA | For general support in honor and memory of dean witter | $10,000 |
| Northwest Association for Biomedical Research | For the camp biomed platform in eastern washington | $10,000 |
| The One Eighty Foundation | To game on to provide sports equipment, uniforms and league fees for underserved youth ages 6-18 | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean Witter III
- Allison Witter Frey
- Brooks Witter
- Malcolm G Witter
Questions people ask
Does The Dean Witter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Dean Witter Foundation give?
$427,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Dean Witter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dean Witter III (Cfo/Treasurer & Director), Allison Witter Frey (Director), Brooks Witter (President & Director) and Malcolm G Witter (Secretary & Director).
What does The Dean Witter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.