James Deering Danielson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James Deering Danielson Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $300,000 the year before.
12% 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 | $300,000 | 49 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 46 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 49 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
James Deering Danielson 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 James Deering Danielson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $107,500 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $44,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $37,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $26,500 |
| Idaho | 5 | $25,500 |
| Maine | 3 | $17,500 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc | Arts and humanities | $40,000 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | Arts and humanities | $15,000 |
| Deering Estate Foundation | Other | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Social services | $15,000 |
| Ice Dance International | Arts and humanities | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County - Franklin Theater | Arts and humanities | $10,000 |
| Thomas Armour Youth Ballet | Arts and humanities | $10,000 |
| Ransom Everglades | Educational | $10,000 |
| Miami Music Project | Arts and humanities | $5,000 |
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| Battle Ground Academy | Educational | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Miami Inc | Educational | $5,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Educational | $5,000 |
| University of Miami School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Reha | Educational | $5,000 |
| Jackson Health Foundation | Hospitals, health and medical | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Hospitals, health and medical | $5,000 |
| Capital Research Center | Social services | $5,000 |
| Center for Security Policy | Social services | $5,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center | Social services | $5,000 |
| Discovery Institute | Social services | $5,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | Social services | $5,000 |
| International Relief Teams | Social services | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Jacksonville | Social services | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Social services | $5,000 |
| Media Research Center | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Sudc Foundation | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Fight Against Suicide | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Reason Foundation | Social services | $5,000 |
| Wilson Rides Inc | Social services | $5,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation | Social services | $5,000 |
| Friends of Franklin Parks Inc | Environmental | $4,500 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Educational | $4,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women | Social services | $4,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Social services | $4,000 |
| Tholos Foundation | Social services | $4,000 |
| Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation | Social services | $4,000 |
| Musical Arts Association of Miami | Arts and humanities | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Venable
- Beverly Danielson
- Jocelyn Tennille
- Charles E Seitz III
- Susan D Pattock
- David Fuechtman
Questions people ask
Does James Deering Danielson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James Deering Danielson Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs James Deering Danielson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Venable (President/Director), Beverly Danielson (Vice President/Director), Jocelyn Tennille (Vice President/Director) and Charles E Seitz III (Vice President/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does James Deering Danielson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.