Denman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Denman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$491,991
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $60,000 | 14 | $361,183 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 13 | $318,657 |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 9 | $491,991 |
How to apply
Denman 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd and Goal Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Paws Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Good Sports Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| One Dublin Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Denman
- Christopher Denman
- Patricia J Denman
- Lisa Denman Sligh
- William Sligh
Questions people ask
Does Denman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denman Family Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Denman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Denman (Dir), Christopher Denman (Dir, VP), Patricia J Denman (Dir, Pres) and Lisa Denman Sligh (Dir, Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.