John & Susan Dewan Foundation
Accepts applications
John & Susan Dewan Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $277,913 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $117,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$277,913
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$117,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $325,600 the year before.
18% 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 | $290,542 | 50 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $325,600 | 47 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $277,913 | 28 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Arianna Cisneros 1501 N Oakley 214, Chicago, IL 60622 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | info@dewanfoundation.org |
| What to submit | COMPLETE THE FIRST-TIME FUNDING INQUIRY FORM ON OUR WEBSITE at www.dewanfoundation.org/funding-inquiries. RESPONSES TO THESE INQUIRIES WILL GENERALLY BE RECEIVED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. |
| Restrictions | The john and susan dewan foundation makes grants to organization with federal tax-exempt status in the united states of america that provide direct services to people experiencing poverty. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John & Susan Dewan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $187,220 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $24,500 |
| California | 5 | $22,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $18,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,510 |
| Ohio | 2 | $9,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,183 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Education support for needy students and capital support for school expansion. | $117,500 |
| Olancho Aid Foundation | Support economic sustainability in Olancho, Honduras. | $18,500 |
| Kiwimbi International | Education program for needy students in amagoro, kenya. | $17,000 |
| JOSEPHINUM ACADEMY of the Sacred Heart | Tuition support for disadvantaged high school students. | $17,000 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | College readiness program for needy high school girls. | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | Support services, education, and advocacy for refugees and other forcibly displaced people. | $7,010 |
| Cooperative for Education | Rural technology center program, western highlands, guatemala. | $6,000 |
| Inkululeko | Education program for needy students in makhanda, south africa. | $5,183 |
| Care for Friends | Food and basic services for the homeless. | $5,000 |
| Caravan to Class | School construction and education support in timbuktu, mali. | $5,000 |
| Gracia Inc | Milagros workshop for disadvantaged girls at casa hogar jalapa, guatemala. | $5,000 |
| San Miguel School | Tuition support for needy students. | $5,000 |
| Sunsar Maya | Women's literacy program in kathmandu, nepal. | $5,000 |
| Adoption Center of Illinois | Domestic infant and agency-assisted adoptions. | $5,000 |
| Crea | Literacy program for nicaraguans | $5,000 |
| New Moms | Housing stability and economic mobility support services for young mothers and their families. | $5,000 |
| Un Mundo | Literacy connections project el pital, honduras. | $4,000 |
| Centro Arte Para La Paz | Support peace making through arts and creativity for youth in Suchitoto. | $4,000 |
| Central Honduran Education Fund | Education support for poor students in villages near tegucigalpa, honduras. | $3,500 |
| Concern America | Fair trade craft program supporting job creation and social enterprise in central america. | $3,500 |
| Healing Art Missions | Salary support for the primary care clinic in dumay, haiti. | $3,500 |
| Strategies for International Development | Assist coffee farmers in alta verapaz, guatemala to increase productivity and family income. | $3,500 |
| Pedals 4 Progress | Support for vocational training in Mityana, Uganda. | $3,500 |
| SisterHouse | Living program for women in recovery, supporting employment and stable housing. | $3,500 |
| l'Ecole de Choix | provide high quality leadership development education to young adults living in Haiti's extreme conditions of poverty. | $3,000 |
| Spark Ventures | Support for needy secondary school students in ndola, zambia. | $2,720 |
| Loyola University School of Nursing | Provide education opportunities for young adults. | $2,500 |
| Deborah's Place | Supportive housing and support services for homeless women in chicago. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Dewan
- Susan Dewan
- Thomas Teeling
- Maria Lefkow Sorenson
- Catherine Cassidy
Questions people ask
Does John & Susan Dewan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John & Susan Dewan Foundation give?
$277,913 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs John & Susan Dewan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Dewan (President/Treasurer), Susan Dewan (Vp/Director), Thomas Teeling (Director) and Maria Lefkow Sorenson (Executive Director(UNTIL 6/25)) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John & Susan Dewan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and international.