Dehan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dehan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $550,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$550,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $465,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $505,000 | 9 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $465,000 | 9 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $550,000 | 6 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
Dehan 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 Dehan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | General Support | $200,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | General Support | $150,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Children's Medical Research | $100,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary of Namur | General Support | $50,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wichita Falls Faith Mission | General Support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen E Dehan
- Alison Dehan
- Susan Dehan
- Laura Byrne
- Kristen Baier
Questions people ask
Does Dehan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dehan Family Foundation give?
$550,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Dehan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen E Dehan (Pres., Treas. & Dir.), Alison Dehan (V. Pres., Sec. & Dir.), Susan Dehan (Director) and Laura Byrne (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dehan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.