The Dee Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Dee Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bellows Falls, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$41,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$335,520
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $10,000 | 2 | $394,935 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 3 | $378,860 |
| 2025 | $41,000 | 7 | $335,520 |
How to apply
The Dee Foundation Inc 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 The Dee Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 4 | $20,500 |
| New York | 2 | $10,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Care | A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in massachusetts, riverside is a leading provider of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, suicide education, trauma response, and more. With 1,700 employees and an annual budget of $140 million, riverside has been recognized as a top place to work by the boston globe for the past three years. | $10,000 |
| North Star Health Grant | To further the medical research in the area of orthopedic medicine. | $5,500 |
| Vermont Academy | Vermont academy's educational philosophy is based on four historic values of ingenuity, independence, community, and love of the land. These values create the underpinnings of an early bound book called the vermont academy way, and they represent the framework shaping the development of today's curriculum. | $5,500 |
| Ny State Games for the Physically Challenged | 1. To offer physically challenged youth the exciting opportunity to participate in competitive sports and recreational activities adapted to best suit their unique abilities. 2. To encourage promotion of sports for physically challenged individuals of all ages. 3. To enable youth to learn and develop skills required for a successful experience in sports competition and fitness. 4. To familiarize the general public with the abilities of physically challenged individuals.. To offer physically challenged youth the exciting opportunity to participate in competitive sports and recreational activities adapted to best suit their unique abilities. | $5,000 |
| Parks Place Community Resource Center | Parks place community resource center is recognized as the hub of health and human services in the greater falls area. We work closely with other agencies to identify gaps in services and strengthen connections between our neighbors and the services they need. We strive to find and develop resources to meet the needs of individuals in the greater falls area so they have the tools they need to move their lives in a positive direction. | $5,000 |
| Rockingham Free Public Library | The rockingham free public library's mission is to serve as a cultural and educational center for the community, sharing diverse resources, ideas, and information. | $5,000 |
| Rockingham Meeting House Association | Organized by town ordinance in 1993 the commission group is a certified local government commission under the guidelines of the u.s. Department of the interior. The goal of the certified local government program is preservation through partnership. Local, state and federal governments work together to help communities preserve and increase awareness of their unique cultural heritage. The historic preservation commission's certification opens doors for our community to receive grant funding and technical assistance from both the vermont division of historic preservation and the national park service. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Macri
- James V Macri
- Sarah Macri
- Elizabeth Macri
- Buket Macri
- Leslie Zimmer
- James Macri
Questions people ask
Does The Dee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dee Foundation Inc give?
$41,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Dee Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Macri (Vice President), James V Macri (Treasurer), Sarah Macri (Secretary) and Elizabeth Macri (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Dee Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.