Dancing Deer Foundation
Accepts applications
Dancing Deer Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $398,830 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $153,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$398,830
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,100
- Largest grant$153,400
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2,540 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,540 | 2 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $398,830 | 27 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rabbi Yaakov Meyer 9550 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (720) 560-0290 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Dancing Deer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $204,370 |
| New York | 9 | $175,340 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $17,420 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Secj | Charitable | $153,400 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Hanegev | Charitable | $141,800 |
| Aish Jerusalem | Charitable | $12,200 |
| Hillel Academy of Denver | Charitable | $11,170 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva D'mir | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ncsy Denver | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ahavas Tzedukah V'chessed | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Beth Jacob Hs of Denver | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Torah Schools for Chinuch Atzmai | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Denver Community Kollel | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Friends of Bikur Cholim Ezras Achim | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Kollel Aish Tamid | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Keshet of the Rockies | Charitable | $3,100 |
| Merkaz Torah | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kehilas Bais Yisroel | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Beth Oloth | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Reconnect Shiurim | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Qualitas of Life Foundation | Charitable | $540 |
| Agudath Israel of America | Charitable | $500 |
| Lev Berel Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| The Giving Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| Areivim | Charitable | $360 |
| Tomchei Shabbos | Charitable | $360 |
| The Jewish Experience Center | Charitable | $200 |
| Aish Los Angeles | Charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Rabbi Yaakov Meyer
Questions people ask
Does Dancing Deer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dancing Deer Foundation give?
$398,830 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.
Who runs Dancing Deer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rabbi Yaakov Meyer (Director).
What does Dancing Deer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.