Dejaco Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dejaco Foundation is a private foundation in The Villages, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,514 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $11,000. 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$115,514
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $119,930 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119,518 | 31 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $119,930 | 32 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $115,514 | 29 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Dejaco 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 Dejaco Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $46,014 |
| Florida | 5 | $28,500 |
| New York | 3 | $16,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Timothy Catholic Church | Church | $11,000 |
| Individual | Medical care | $10,000 |
| St Brigid of Kildare | Church | $7,500 |
| Good Works Inc Athens Oh | Help people struggling with poverty and | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Help families build strength and stability | $5,000 |
| La Salle High School | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | voice for victims and children | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Services for the poor | $5,000 |
| Individual | Child Cancer Treatment | $5,000 |
| Individual | Meet Human Need | $5,000 |
| Cross International | Emergency relief | $5,000 |
| St Brendan Church | Church | $5,000 |
| University of Dayton | Education | $4,000 |
| Individual | Supports pastoral services and ministries | $4,000 |
| Barnard College | Education | $3,750 |
| Center for Action | Christian contemplative wisdom and practices | $3,000 |
| Individual | Transforming the lives of poor children | $3,000 |
| Midohio Food Bank | feeding hungry people | $3,000 |
| The Water Project | Providing access to clean water | $2,500 |
| University of Cincinnati | Education | $2,500 |
| Womens Care Center | Providing services to pregnant women | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education | $2,500 |
| Individual | Supports pastoral services and ministries | $2,500 |
| The Wildwood Soup Kitchen | Feeding the poor in central florida | $2,500 |
| Ohio State | Education | $2,000 |
| Fund the Climb | Help patients achieve recovery | $1,500 |
| Foster the Family | Supports foster families in dc area | $1,250 |
| Knights of Col St Brigid of Kildare | Service for Community and Church Needs | $1,100 |
| Pelotonia | Cancer research | $414 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew P Dejaco President
- Judith Reitz Dejaco Chairman
Questions people ask
Does Dejaco Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dejaco Foundation give?
$115,514 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Dejaco Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew P Dejaco President (President) and Judith Reitz Dejaco Chairman (Chairman).
What does Dejaco Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.