Dietrich American Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dietrich American Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $766,600. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$766,600
- Assets$34.1 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $784,250 the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $724,680 | 19 | $35.3 million |
| 2024 | $784,250 | 20 | $36.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 22 | $34.1 million |
How to apply
Dietrich American 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dietrich American Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3 | $800,100 |
| New York | 4 | $157,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $99,283 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $56,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | Charitable purpose | $766,600 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Charitable purpose | $66,783 |
| Myriad USA | Charitable purpose | $60,500 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| New York City Ballet David H Koch Theater | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum | Charitable purpose | $32,500 |
| The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of America History | Charitable purpose | $25,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pa University of Pa Gift Acct & Adm and Records | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Charitable purpose | $11,500 |
| Sidwell Friends School | Charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| US Department of State Office of the Curator M/Fa - RM 8213 | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Assoc | Charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Endangered Rainforest Rescue | Charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Shaw Institute | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| China Folk House Retreat | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cupola House and Gardens | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| George Stevens Academy | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Natural Lands | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Washington Figure Skating | Charitable pupose | $1,000 |
| Yale School of Management | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Richard Dietrich
- Christian Dietrich
- Cordelia Dietrich
- David Barquist
- Edward S Cooke
- Ginger Dietrich
- Jesse Zanger
- Kathleen Foster
- Deborah M Rebuck
Questions people ask
Does Dietrich American Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dietrich American Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs Dietrich American Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Richard Dietrich (Vice Preside), Christian Dietrich (President), Cordelia Dietrich (Secretary/Tr) and David Barquist (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Dietrich American Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.