Deal Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Deal Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,100 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,100 and the largest $22,000. 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$135,100
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,100
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,300 the year before.
58% 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 | $87,830 | 15 | $877,748 |
| 2024 | $54,300 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $135,100 | 23 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Deal 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 Deal Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $36,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $26,100 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $22,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $20,600 |
| Florida | 2 | $12,100 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,550 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Home for Children Youth & Families | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Bridge fund | $18,000 |
| Ripe for Harvest World Outreach | Renovation project | $15,000 |
| Global Faith Mission Agency Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Baptist Bible Fellowship International | IBEC/Moore FUND | $10,000 |
| Colleyville Covenant Christian Academy | Endowment Fund | $10,000 |
| ETHNOS360 Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kontaktmission U S A | General & Unrestricted | $8,600 |
| Ripe for Harvest World Outreach | General & Unrestricted | $8,600 |
| Got Chaos Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Word of Life Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,400 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Christs Church of Amherst | Nathan Project | $2,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Younglife | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Bible Study | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gideons International | Frisco Camp fUND | $1,000 |
| Living Word Baptist Church | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fulcrum Center | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| Global Faith Mission Agency Inc | FUNDS FOR Ministry of Marc and Charin Patton | $500 |
| Fulcrum Center | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF Timoteo & Amanda Montiero | $150 |
| Word of Life Foundation Inc | for the ministry of Lydia Duncan- Poland | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Deal
- John R Deal III
Questions people ask
Does Deal Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Deal Family Foundation give?
$135,100 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,100.
Who runs Deal Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Deal (Dir, Sec, VP) and John R Deal III (Pres, Dir, Treas).
What does Deal Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.