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Deason Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Asher Ladner. It holds total assets of $42.6M. Annual income is reported at $8.9M. Total assets have grown from $5.3M in 2011 to $42.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Texas, Virginia, Illinois. According to available records, Deason Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $11.8M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $2.9M and $5.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.7M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.8M, with an average award of $219K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Virginia, Illinois, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$120K
Average Grant
$326K
Largest Grant
$1.8M
Based on 10 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.
Deason Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, VA, IL.
Deason Foundation has distributed a total of $11.8M across 54 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $219K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.8M.
Deason Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Deason Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foster | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | $56K | $0 | $56K |
| Douglas Deason | VICE PRESIDENT | $32K | $0 | $32K |
| Scott Letier | ADVISORY EMPLOYEE | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Darwin Deason | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$42.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$42.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$11.8M
Average Grant
$219K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Stand Together FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $900K | 2023 |
| Turning Point UsaGENERAL SUPPORT | Lemont, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| National Medal Of Honor MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Blexit Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $120K | 2023 |
| Ut SouthwesternGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| America First Policy InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Nra-FafGENERAL SUPPORT | Fairfax, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Movie Guide Awards GalaGENERAL SUPPORT | Camarillo, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Whitesboro, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Arena HallGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Sm Wright FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| First LibertyGENRAL SUPPORT | Plano, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| World Affairs Council Of Dallasfort WorthGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Winners For LifeGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Steamboat InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Steamboat Springs, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Goodwill Industries Of Dallas IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Mike PageDENTAL/ORAL SURGERY | Irving, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $250K | 2020 |
| Americans For Prosperity FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2020 |