Dea Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dea Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $606,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$606,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $286,100 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $344,300 | 30 | $4.6 million |
| 2023 | $286,100 | 32 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $606,500 | 29 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Dea 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 Dea Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 27 | $594,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Silver Sponsor Fund | $10,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Equine Spine Institute | $10,000 |
| Switch Energy Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | Bronze Patron and Young Guns fund | $7,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bettering Human Lives Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Western Colorado University Foundation | Gunnison Valley Promise Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Center for the Arts | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| State Historical Society of Colorado the Colorado | History Colorado | $2,500 |
| University of Montana | Don Winston Excellence in Geology Fund | $2,500 |
| Western Colorado University Foundation | Bartleson Prather Geology Scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| Living Journeys | In support of Summit Weekend | $1,500 |
| C B Avalanche Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley | Redford's Treasure | $1,000 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Educational Radio Inc | KBUT Summer Pledge Drive/Fish Fry Challenge | $1,000 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crested Butte Nordic Council | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crested Butte Search and Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crested Butte State of Mind | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gunnison Trails | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association | Single Track Society | $1,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory at Gothic | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Roundup Riders of the Rockies Heritage and Trails | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Paradise Animal Welfare Society | Desert Doggie Pack | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy L Carpenter Dea
- Peter A Dea
Questions people ask
Does Dea Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dea Family Foundation give?
$606,500 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Dea Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cathy L Carpenter Dea (Dir, Sec, Treas, Co-Pres) and Peter A Dea (Dir, Co-Pres).
What does Dea Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and science and research.