Russell & Frieda Deyong Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Russell & Frieda Deyong Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,250. 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$13,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$1,250
- Assets$230,474
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,750 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 | $13,400 | 14 | $199,575 |
| 2024 | $13,750 | 15 | $211,241 |
| 2025 | $13,000 | 15 | $230,474 |
How to apply
Russell & Frieda Deyong 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 Russell & Frieda Deyong Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $3,750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $2,250 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Battlefield Trust | General | $1,250 |
| Conservation Fund | General | $1,250 |
| Natl Trust for Historic Preservation | General | $1,250 |
| Natl Parks Conservation Association | General | $1,250 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $1,250 |
| Special Olympics Inc | General | $750 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | General | $750 |
| Americans Helping Americans | General | $750 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness Inc | General | $750 |
| Little City Foundation | General | $750 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for People | General | $750 |
| Habitat for Humanity Intl | General | $750 |
| The Smithsonian | General | $500 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | General | $500 |
| Natl Wildlife Federation | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Russell & Frieda Deyong Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Russell & Frieda Deyong Foundation give?
$13,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Russell & Frieda Deyong Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Russell & Frieda Deyong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and disability.