Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Foundation
Accepts applications
Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $223,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $118,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$223,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$118,500
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $183,500 the year before.
10% 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 | $159,500 | 34 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $183,500 | 31 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $223,500 | 29 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas Dickerson 1204 Kamichi Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 428-1080, douglasgdickerson@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Informal letter stating purpose and need for request |
What Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 14 | $169,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 3 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way | For assistance in improving communities | $118,500 |
| Access College Foundation | To provide students, who may not have the opportunity, the path to attend and complete college | $13,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | To provide mortgage free homes for first responders | $12,000 |
| Youth With A Mission | To support recipient's tax exempt program | $7,000 |
| St Mary Home for Disabled Children | Provide assistance for disabled children | $6,000 |
| 4CS Food Pantry | To support recipient's tax exempt program | $5,000 |
| An Achievable Dream | Provide assistance for education | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters | To support recipient's tax-exempt program | $5,000 |
| Equi-Kids | Provide assistance to therapy for individuals with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of the Rockies | To support recipient's tax exempt program | $5,000 |
| Imperial Valley Food Pantry | Bringing health and hope to the imperial valley | $5,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | To support recipient's tax exempt program | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To provide disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Nourish NC | To support recipient's tax-exempt program | $4,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | To support recipient's tax-exempt program | $3,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | Provide solutions to hunger and certain consequences | $3,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | To support receipient's tax exempt program | $2,000 |
| Easter Seals | To support the recipient's tax exempt program | $2,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | To support recipient's tax exempt program | $2,000 |
| Hope Leadership Academy | To support recipient's tax exempt program | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | For assistance in improving the lives of children | $2,000 |
| Catalyst Sports | To support recipient's tax exempt program | $1,000 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | To support recipient's tax-exempt program | $1,000 |
| Friends of First Landing State Park | To support recipient's tax exempt program | $1,000 |
| Montreat College | Provide assistance for higher education | $1,000 |
| Norfolk Academy | Provide assistance for college prepatory students | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Provide assistance in providing children access to safe surgery | $1,000 |
| Old Dominion University | Provide assistance for higher education | $500 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission School | To support the recipient's tax exempt program | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Dickerson
- Marianne Dickerson
Questions people ask
Does Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Foundation give?
$223,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Dickerson (Chairman/Secretary) and Marianne Dickerson (Vice Chairman/President/Tr).
What does Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.