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Also known as: CO TURTLE CREEK TRUST COMPANY
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Denker Foundation is a private trust based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Peter & Charron Denker. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $656K. Total assets have grown from $605K in 2011 to $1.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 4 states, including Maryland, Texas, New York. According to available records, Denker Foundation has made 44 grants totaling $307K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $58K and $180K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $180K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $25K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 9 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.
Denker Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, NY, DC.
Denker Foundation has distributed a total of $307K across 44 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $25K.
Denker Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Denker Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek Trust Company Lta | Trustee | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Charron R Denker | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick R Denker | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$307K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resilience Authority Of Charles CouUNRESTRICTED | La Plata, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Center For InquiryUNRESTRICTED | Amherst, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| WyprUNRESTRICTED | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For American ProgressUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Historic AnnapolisUNRESTRICTED | Annapolis, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Spa Creek ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | Annapolis, MD | $4K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Annapolis, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Annapolis Maritime MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Annapolis, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Maryland Hall For The Creative ArtsUNRESTRICTED | Annapolis, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| St Marks School Of TexasUNRESTRICTED | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| The Poynter InstituteUNRESTRICTED | Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Annapolis Police FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Annapolis, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| Rock Church FundUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $16K | 2020 |
| Bosque Arts CenterUNRESTRICTED | Clifton, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| Southwestern Medical FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Dallas, TX | $4K | 2020 |
| St Michael'S All Angels ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2020 |
| Hockaday SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2020 |