Dettmer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dettmer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,140 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $675 and the largest $3,500. 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$23,140
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$675
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$557,624
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,500 the year before.
21% 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 | $10,700 | 16 | $518,520 |
| 2024 | $24,500 | 26 | $578,018 |
| 2025 | $23,140 | 24 | $557,624 |
How to apply
Dettmer 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 Dettmer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $4,600 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,200 |
| New York | 5 | $4,150 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,665 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison Institute | To further the purpose of the organization | $3,500 |
| Turning Point USA | To further the purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Judicial Watch | To further the purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| State Policy Network | To further the purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Bath & Tennis Preservation Foundation | To further the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Cfact | To further the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| CO2 Coalition | To further the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | To further the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | To further the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Planetary Society | To further the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | To further the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| National Space Society | To further the purpose of the organization | $700 |
| National Association of Scholars | To further the purpose of the organization | $650 |
| Claremont Institute | To further the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation | To further the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To further the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| US Olympic Committee | To further the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Wounded Warrier Project | To further the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Tau Beta Pi Association | To further the purpose of the organization | $275 |
| American Civil Rights Union | To further the purpose of the organization | $165 |
| US Deputy Sheriff's Association | To further the purpose of the organization | $150 |
| Fraternal Order of Police - Florida | To further the purpose of the organization | $100 |
| American Lung Association | To further the purpose of the organization | $50 |
| Harvard Business School Magazine | To further the purpose of the organization | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia York Dettmer
- Robert G Dettmer
- Robert Brantley Dettmer
Questions people ask
Does Dettmer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dettmer Family Foundation give?
$23,140 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $675.
Who runs Dettmer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia York Dettmer (Trustee), Robert G Dettmer (Trustee) and Robert Brantley Dettmer (Trustee).
What does Dettmer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.