The Dreiseszun Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.2 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $26,250 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.2 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$26,250
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$182 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.6 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.3 million | 72 | $122 million |
| 2023 | $5.6 million | 73 | $152 million |
| 2024 | $7.2 million | 68 | $182 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mrs Debbie Pate P O Box 12545, Overland Park, KS 66282 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 898-3509 |
| What to submit | Brief letter format stating general nature, goals and purpose of requesting organization. |
| Deadlines | Submission should be made by november 30th for request for funds for the next fiscal year. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions except that the organization is tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3). |
What The Dreiseszun Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 18 | $2.7 million |
| California | 20 | $1.6 million |
| Colorado | 9 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Kansas | 5 | $216,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $175,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $23,333 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Country Day School | Prepares promising students to become responsible leaders and lifelong learners through an education that emphasizes intellectual engagement, independence, collaboration, creativity, and integrity | $1.1 million |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | Assist various 501(c)(3) organizations | $820,334 |
| Crossroads School | Urban school with a founding commitment to the "greater community." | $558,334 |
| University of Colorado | To shape tomorrow's leaders, be the top university for innovation, and to positively impact humanity | $500,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | To be the catalyst of our donors' passion for transformation by providing the resources for barrow neurological institute to achieve its mission of saving human lives through innovative treatment, groundbreaking, curative research and educating the next generation of the world's leading neuro clinicians | $500,000 |
| Clarematrix | By providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for those who struggle with drugs, alcohol and related behavioral health challenges | $275,000 |
| University of Southern California | Assist in the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. The principal means by which our mission is accomplished are teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice and selected forms of public service | $275,000 |
| Temple Sinai | Support religious mission of synagogue | $250,000 |
| City of Phoenix Pediatric Healthcare Initiative | Supports the spread of quality pediatric care and its development and progress in low and middle-income countries | $250,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To bring an enhanced quality of life to all of israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. Jnf is "greening" the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks across israel, creating new communities and cities for generations of israelis to call home, bolstering israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid agriculture techniques and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of israel and zionism | $225,000 |
| The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center | Research and learning resources for people with autism | $207,500 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | To preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of arizona's jewish communities, educate the public about the jewish historical experience including the holocaust, and promote awareness of our state's diverse history through arts, culture, and educational programming | $167,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Provides treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders, and medical research | $165,000 |
| Congregation Beth Tefillah | Support religious mission of synagogue | $121,000 |
| Nest Global | To provide high quality education programs for refugee children and families | $116,667 |
| First Place Arizona | Promotes independent living & improving quality of life for adults with autism, asperger's, down syndrome & more | $100,000 |
| Academy for Integrated Arts | To use the arts to prepare students for an admissions-based college preparatory secondary school | $100,000 |
| Liberty in North Korea | Rescue and work side by side with north korean refugees | $100,000 |
| Charlie's House | Participates in and sponsors community-wide events to provide home safety information | $75,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Provide support to every child who needs treatment | $75,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan | Offers interest-free loans on a non-sectarian basis to individuals and families whose needs are urgent and who may not qualify through normal financial channels | $75,000 |
| Crayon Collection | To inspire a commitment to environmental consciousness and the infusion of art education in underfunded schools | $75,000 |
| Torah Learning Center | Offers innovative and unique jewish programming and education | $75,000 |
| Center for Judaic Studies | To promote intercultural understanding of judaism through interdisciplinary academic study and community initiatives, supporting research and dialogue that foster social justice and build bridges across different faiths and cultures | $75,000 |
| American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives | $65,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | To sustain and enhance jewish life at home and around the world. To inspire generosity, improve lives, and strengthen our community within a framework of jewish values | $50,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | To champion the soldiers of the idf and care for their needs as they protect the state of israel, democratic values, and western civilization | $50,000 |
| The National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association | Focus on funding research, supporting over 500 families and individuals worldwide, and raising awareness to prevent disease | $50,000 |
| Anne Frank Center | To honor anne frank and the continuing relevance of her diary to educate young people and communities in the us about the dangers of intolerance, anti-semitism, racism, and discrimination, and to inspire every generation to build a world based on mutual respect | $50,000 |
| Denver Jewish Day School | Prepares and inspires jewish students through an extraordinary secular and judaic education to live purposefully, act ethically, and thrive in the world | $50,000 |
| Cure Addiction Now - Nancy Davis Foundation | Caring for children, teens, young adults and families, making discoveries and advances that enhance health and save lives, training those who will be the future of child health and supporting our communities, especially underserved populations | $30,000 |
| The Advocacy Group Project | Dedicated to providing free addiction recovery services and community service opportunities in greater los angeles | $30,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | To serve the diverse los angeles community and beyond. With your support, we can continue to pioneer lifesaving medical research and offer education programs that define the future of healthcare | $28,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | To strengthen and advance the mission of honorhealth through philanthropy. The foundation helps those who want to have an impact on the quality of healthcare in their community to make that impact with a charitable gift | $27,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Colorado | Improving the lives of individuals and families in need throughout colorado by taking an integrated approach to delivering comprehensive support services | $25,000 |
| Wray School District Education Foundation | To enhance the quality of education for the students and staff of wray school district and the larger region of northeast colorado | $25,000 |
| Hillel of Colorado | Build a jewish community whose values enrich the lives of students during their college years and beyond | $25,000 |
| Nancy Davis Foundation - Race to Erase Ms | Support the research, treatment and ultimate cure of ms | $25,000 |
| Present Now | Provide disadvantaged children with both essential goods and specialty items | $25,000 |
| Pardes Jewish Day School | Kindergarten through eighth grade education in a community infused with jewish values | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mrs Helene Abrahams
- Mrs Brooke Levy
- Mrs Erica Fisher
Questions people ask
Does The Dreiseszun Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission should be made by november 30th for request for funds for the next fiscal year..
How much does The Dreiseszun Family Foundation give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $26,250.
Who runs The Dreiseszun Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mrs Helene Abrahams (Co-Trustee), Mrs Brooke Levy (Co-Trustee) and Mrs Erica Fisher (Co-Trustee).
What does The Dreiseszun Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.