The Deason Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Deason Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$42.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
24% 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 | $2.9 million | 16 | $72.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 17 | $42.6 million |
How to apply
The Deason 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $1.6 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $910,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $290,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $80,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | General support | $1.0 million |
| Stand Together Foundation | General support | $900,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $290,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum | General support | $250,000 |
| America First Policy Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Ut Southwestern | General support | $100,000 |
| Blexit Foundation Inc | General support | $80,000 |
| SM Wright Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| First Liberty | Genral support | $20,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Nra-Faf | General support | $10,000 |
| Park Cities Quail Coalition | General support | $10,000 |
| Council for Life | General support | $5,000 |
| The Steamboat Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Winners for Life | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas Conservative Coalition | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Darwin Deason
- Douglas Deason
- Scott Letier
- Nick Foster
Questions people ask
Does The Deason Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Deason Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Deason Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Darwin Deason (President and Treasurer), Douglas Deason (Vice President), Scott Letier (Advisory Employee) and Nick Foster (Vice President and Secretary).