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Dea Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Dea Family Foundation has made 97 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $277K in 2021 to $344K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $603K distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $150K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Texas, Montana, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$833
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dea Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 97 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, TX, MT.
Dea Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 97 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $150K.
Dea Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dea Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy L Carpenter Dea | Dir, Sec, Treas, Co-Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter A Dea | Dir, Co-Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$415K
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.6M
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
$344K
Contributions
$55K
Net Investment Income
$79K
Distribution Amount
$223K
Total: $3.7M
Total Grants
97
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Museum Of Nature And Sciencethe Future First Initiative | Denver, CO | $150K | 2023 |
| Colorado State University FoundationTo fund the construction of the Dea Family Foundation Standing Surgery Suite in the Johnson Family Equine Hospital | Fort Collins, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Incfor the Buell Public Media Center - directed to the Julie Speer Jackson Collaboration Suite | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Western Stock Show AssociationCoors Art show | Denver, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Crested Butte Nordic CouncilThe Outpost Fund | Crested Butte, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Switch Energy AllianceGeneral & Unrestricted | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Choice In EducationACE Scholarship Fund | Greenwood Village, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Mountain Roots Food ProjectPaddle Raise Fund | Gunnison, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| D BellHardship Assistance Grant | Polvadera, NM | $7K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of The Gunnison ValleyGeneral & Unrestricted | Gunnison, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Cattlemens Days IncTETWP Fund | Gunnison, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Crested Butte Land TrustCharitable Event | Crested Butte, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Gunnison Valley Health FoundationSeconds Save Lives Capital Campaign for new EMS station | Gunnison, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Saint Joseph Hospitalthe Jerry Middleton Room | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Western Colorado University FoundationMountaineer Gala -Excellence in Athletics and Academics Scholarship Fund | Gunnison, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of MontanaDon Winston Excellence in Geology Fund | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Bike AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Crested Butte, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Gunnison TrailsGeneral & Unrestricted | Gunnison, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Crested Butte, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| State Historical Society Of Colorado The ColoradoHistory Colorado - Colorado | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Crested Butte Search And Rescue IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Crested Butte, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| C B Avalanche Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Crested Butte, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory At GothicGeneral & Unrestricted | Crested Butte, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Center For The ArtsGeneral & Unrestricted | Crested Butte, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Educational Radio IncKBUT Community Radio | Crested Butte, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Crested Butte State Of MindGeneral & Unrestricted | Crested Butte, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Roundup Riders Of The Rockies Heritage And TrailsGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Colorado Fourteeners InitiativeGeneral & Unrestricted | Golden, CO | $300 | 2023 |
| The Colorado Museum Of Natural Historythe Future First Initiative | Denver, CO | $150K | 2022 |
| Vfw Post 1 FoundationLeadership Veteran program | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |