Denman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Denman Foundation is a private foundation in Spicewood, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $150,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 13 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 13 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 13 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Denman 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 Denman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $95,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Creek United Methodist Church | Building fund | $25,000 |
| Helping Hand Crisis Ministry | Gift for the ministry | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bandera | Support activity | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Morristown | Children's activities | $10,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | Support program | $10,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Support program | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc Morristown Hamble | Children's activities | $10,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Support research | $10,000 |
| Utopia Volunteer Fire Department | Support program | $10,000 |
| Pedernales Fire Department Auxiliar | Support program | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Deep East Tex | Support program | $10,000 |
| The World Our Parish | Gift for the ministry | $5,000 |
| North East Educational Foundation | Support program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernestine N Palmer
- Ronald O Palmer
Questions people ask
Does Denman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denman Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Denman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ernestine N Palmer (Director) and Ronald O Palmer (Director).
What does Denman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and community development.