Dean Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dean Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tonganoxie, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,304 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $24,704. 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$31,304
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$24,704
- Assets$405,315
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $35,853 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 | $38,426 | 8 | $412,341 |
| 2024 | $35,853 | 9 | $473,978 |
| 2025 | $31,304 | 8 | $405,315 |
How to apply
Dean 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 Dean Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 6 | $30,304 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Ks-Sacred Heart | Religious | $24,704 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Archdiocese of Ks-Sacred Heart | Religious | $1,100 |
| Knights of Columbus | Religious | $1,000 |
| Arch Bishops Call to Share | Religious | $1,000 |
| Tonganoxie Historical Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard E Dean
- Martha Dean
Questions people ask
Does Dean Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dean Family Foundation give?
$31,304 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dean Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard E Dean (President) and Martha Dean (Sec./Treas.).
What does Dean Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.