Dimick Foundation
Accepts applications
Dimick Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $604,500 in 143 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$604,500
- Number of grants143
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $521,000 the year before.
34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $521,000 | 127 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $604,500 | 143 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Lynham Co Foley Lardner LLP 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1000 W, Bethesda, MD 20814 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 672-5300 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Deadlines | Six weeks prior to semi-annual grant decision making meeting |
What Dimick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 85 | $356,000 |
| Maryland | 30 | $139,000 |
| Virginia | 25 | $98,500 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Stage | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Heroes Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Imagination Stage | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United States Tennis Association | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Annes Center for Children Youth and Familes | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Children's Chorus of Washington | General operating support | $8,500 |
| Junior Tennis Champions Center | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Ford's Theatre | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Signature Theatre | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Wilderness Leadership & Learning | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Dance Place | General operating support | $7,000 |
| John Carroll Society | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Olney Theatre Center | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Reading Partners | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Round House Theatre | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Inc | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | General operating support | $6,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Folger Shakespeare Library | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Art Stream Inc | General operating support | $5,500 |
| American Youth Philharmonic | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Arcdiocese of Washington | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bethesda Community Base Ball Club | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bread for the City | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Calvary Women's Services | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Care for ALS Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Choral Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Child Resource Connect | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Christ House | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cloverleaf Equine Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cornerstones Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| District Alliance for Safe Housing | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Cluster of Congregations | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Lynham Jr
- Nancy Cree-Johnson
- Michelle Levenson
Questions people ask
Does Dimick Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Six weeks prior to semi-annual grant decision making meeting.
How much does Dimick Foundation give?
$604,500 in tax year 2024, across 143 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Dimick Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Lynham Jr (Trustee), Nancy Cree-Johnson (Trustee) and Michelle Levenson (Trustee).
What does Dimick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.