Dever Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dever Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Chester, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $500,000. 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 grants9
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$49.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
56% 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 | $666,000 | 5 | $27.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 7 | $38.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 9 | $49.1 million |
How to apply
Dever 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 Dever Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $902,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $305,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America Council 438 Dan Beard | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Impact60 | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| TAG Ranch | General Purpose | $160,000 |
| Live Like Sam Foundation | Mental Fitness for Youth | $125,000 |
| Chabad at UC | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Nuzzles & Co | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Pelotonia | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Indian Hill Foundation | General Purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Dever
- Shelby Daniels
- Shane Dever
Questions people ask
Does Dever Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dever Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Dever Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Dever (Director), Shelby Daniels (Director) and Shane Dever (Director).
What does Dever Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.