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The Dedman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 752604170

The Dedman Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $162,726 and the largest $580,951. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

The Dedman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Dedman Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas7$1.5 million
Florida1$426,224
Georgia1$170,490
New Jersey1$64,507

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
General support - educational$580,951
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
General support - educational$426,224
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
General support - educational$365,951
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
General support - educational$227,320
The Salvation Army
Norcross, GA
General support$170,490
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas, TX
General support$154,963
Communities Foundation of Texas
Dallas, TX
General support$71,033
Usga
Liberty Corner, NJ
General support$64,507
Sweetheart Ball Inc
Dallas, TX
General support$50,000
Southwestern Medical Foundation
Dallas, TX
General support$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Dedman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Dedman Foundation give?

$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $162,726.

Who runs The Dedman Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Dedman Jr (President & Treasurer), Nancy M Dedman (Vice President), Jonathan D Dietz (Vice President) and Rachel R Dedman (VP & Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.

What does The Dedman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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