Dean Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dean Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,450 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $17,500. 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$135,450
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $111,600 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $184,250 | 52 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $111,600 | 50 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $135,450 | 61 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Dean Foundation Inc 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 Dean Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 7 | $35,750 |
| Washington | 11 | $30,500 |
| Colorado | 18 | $18,450 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $8,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $8,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,250 |
| California | 4 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | General | $17,500 |
| Pepitas Preschool | General | $10,000 |
| Lawrenceville School | General | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General | $7,000 |
| Hagley Museum & Library | General | $7,000 |
| Brandywine River Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Whyy | General | $5,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio | General | $5,000 |
| Palmer Land Trust | General | $5,000 |
| Yda | General | $5,000 |
| Seattle Waldorf School | General | $3,000 |
| Literacy de | General | $3,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General | $3,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $3,000 |
| Elon University | General | $3,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | General | $3,000 |
| Wilderness Awareness School | General | $3,000 |
| Seattle University | General | $3,000 |
| Black Women's Health Imperative | General | $2,500 |
| Icicle Creek Center for the Arts | General | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General | $2,000 |
| Protect the Dolores | General | $2,000 |
| The Cycle Effect | General | $2,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | General | $2,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General | $2,000 |
| Western Watersheds Project | General | $2,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Womens Film Festival | General | $1,250 |
| Mission Wolf Sanctuary | General | $1,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Tennis Club | General | $1,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| National Day Laborer Organizing Network | General | $1,000 |
| Upper Valley Mend | General | $1,000 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Shake-A-Leg Miami | General | $1,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | General | $1,000 |
| Care & Share | General | $500 |
| ACLU | General | $500 |
| Winterthur Museum | General | $500 |
| The Innocence Project | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leatrice D Elliman
- Calisle S Dean
- Warren H Dean
Questions people ask
Does Dean Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dean Foundation Inc give?
$135,450 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dean Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leatrice D Elliman (President), Calisle S Dean (Vice President/Treasurer) and Warren H Dean (Vice President/Secretary).
What does Dean Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.