Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $364,022 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$364,022
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $330,000 the year before.
48% 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 | $304,500 | 34 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 33 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $364,022 | 27 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harriet Jerry Dempsey Fdn 101 N MAIN ST 5th Floor, Greenville, SC 29601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 370-6770 |
| What to submit | No formal application |
What Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $34,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $32,500 |
| Michigan | 7 | $24,787 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $17,010 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,225 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Esther Kaikai Memorial Outreach | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Help the Persecuted | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Covenant Church of Naples | Unrestricted general | $32,500 |
| Lifesong for Orphans | Unrestricted general | $32,000 |
| Remerge | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Carenet | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academies Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Forgotten Initiative | Unrestricted general | $17,010 |
| North Point Ministries | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi and America's Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Barry County Community Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| City of Refuge | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Perspective Ministries | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Sideris Church | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Paws With A Cause | Unrestricted general | $5,533 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Unrestricted general | $5,225 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| One Less Inc | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Lifesong Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Hastings Education Enrichment | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Hope College | Unrestricted general | $1,234 |
| Mel Trotter Ministry | Unrestricted general | $1,020 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Jerri D Hebdon
- Rebecca D Cooledge
- Margaret Christensen
Questions people ask
Does Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation give?
$364,022 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Jerri D Hebdon (Advisory Committee), Rebecca D Cooledge (Advisory Committee) and Margaret Christensen (Advisory Committee).
What does Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.