Charles and Barbara Dewey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles and Barbara Dewey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Osprey, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,890 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $56,445. 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$192,890
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$56,445
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,960 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,000 | 25 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $71,960 | 26 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $192,890 | 26 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Charles and Barbara Dewey 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 Charles and Barbara Dewey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 16 | $111,945 |
| Nevada | 2 | $67,445 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | General use | $56,445 |
| Dazzle Africa | General use | $56,445 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | General use | $35,000 |
| Individual | General use | $11,000 |
| Green Beret Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | General use | $2,500 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | General use | $2,500 |
| Individual | General use | $2,500 |
| Sycamore Theatre | General use | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | General use | $1,500 |
| Elephant Sanctuary | General use | $1,500 |
| Homeward Trails Animal Rescue | General use | $1,500 |
| Owc Scholarship Fund | General use | $1,500 |
| U Can Non Profit Pet Clinic | General use | $1,500 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | General use | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | General use | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Cincinnati | General use | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | General use | $1,000 |
| The Childrens Home | General use | $1,000 |
| Living Classrooms | General use | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborationi | General use | $1,000 |
| Cancer Free Kids | General use | $1,000 |
| Individual | General use | $1,000 |
| Keep It Going 25 | General use | $1,000 |
| Anacosta Watershed Society | General use | $500 |
| Individual | General use | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles E Dewey
- Barbara S Dewey
Questions people ask
Does Charles and Barbara Dewey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles and Barbara Dewey Family Foundation give?
$192,890 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Charles and Barbara Dewey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles E Dewey (Trustee) and Barbara S Dewey (Trustee).
What does Charles and Barbara Dewey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and health.