Four D Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Four D Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $681,700 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$681,700
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
94% 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 | $0 | 0 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 1 | $15.0 million |
| 2025 | $681,700 | 21 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
Four D Charitable 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 Four D Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $335,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $93,950 |
| New York | 4 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,750 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Country Day School Inc | GCDS FIRST: The Campaign for Tradition and Innovation | $250,000 |
| The Milken Institute | Accelerating Progress for Care and Research in Schizophrenia | $100,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,750 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| National Education Alliance for Borderline Persona | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Tuck Annual Giving Fund | $25,000 |
| Faculty Student Association of Downstate Medical C | Brooklyn Free clinic | $20,000 |
| Trinity Church | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Wake Forest University | The Wake the Arts Endowment Fund | $20,000 |
| The Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $18,950 |
| Brave House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chatham Rock Island Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emotions Matter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emotions Matter Inc | BPD Walk 2025 | $5,000 |
| Michael C Rothberg 9-11 Memorial Scholarship Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the Lawrenceville School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American School in London Foundation | ASL'S Specific Learning Differences (SLD) SLD Endowment Fund | $4,500 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | Robert Landon III '89, P'18 Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| American School in London Foundation | Annual Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Dishner
- Jeffrey Dishner
Questions people ask
Does Four D Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Four D Charitable Foundation give?
$681,700 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Four D Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Dishner (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Jeffrey Dishner (Dir, Pres).
What does Four D Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.