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Dietrich American Foundation is a private corporation based in CHESTER SPRING, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr Llp. It holds total assets of $28.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $14.3M in 2010 to $28.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Fine art objects exhibited or on loan to approx. 50 various museums, educational institutions or restored historical public buildings. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including New York, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania. According to available records, Dietrich American Foundation has made 79 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $303K in 2020 to $725K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 21 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $763K, with an average award of $39K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, which account for 44% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$51K
Largest Grant
$608K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Fine art objects exhibited or on loan to approx. 50 various museums, educational institutions or restored historical public buildings
Expenses: $759K
Fine art objects exhibited or on loan to approx. 50 various museums, educational institutions or restored historical public buildings. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, PA.
Dietrich American Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 79 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $39K. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $763K.
Dietrich American Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dietrich American Foundation is headquartered in CHESTER SPRING, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H Richard Dietrich | SECRETARY & | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jesse Zanger | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen Foster | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward S Cooke | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Barquist | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cordelia Dietrich | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christian Dietrich | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ginger Dietrich | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Morrison H Heckscher | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$28.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$28.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$39K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan UniversityCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Middletown, CT | $425K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $93K | 2023 |
| Food Bank For New York CityCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Sioux Falls TrustCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Sioux Falls, SD | $35K | 2023 |
| New York City BalletCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Endangered Species FundCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Clawson, MI | $22K | 2023 |
| Conservation Through Public HealthCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Holly Springs, NC | $13K | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of PennsylvaniaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $12K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New Haven, CT | $11K | 2023 |
| Lake Tanganyika Floating Health ClCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Sidwell Friends SchoolCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of PaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Round House TheatreCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Silver Spring, MD | $6K | 2023 |
| Shaw InstituteCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Blue Hill, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| China Folk House RetreatCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies AssocCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Mount Vernon, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Natural Lands TrustCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Media, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Wooly Mammoth Theatre CoCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Dc Summer Stem AcademyCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| King Baudouin Foundation UsCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $67K | 2022 |
| International Crane FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Baraboo, WI | $42K | 2022 |
| Chinese American MuseumCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $13K | 2022 |
| Imagination StageCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Bethesda, MD | $11K | 2022 |
| Us Department Of StateCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| The Thomas Jefferson FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Charlottesville, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Young Talent Chamber Music IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wilton, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| New York Historical SocietyCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Great Plains ZooCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Sioux Falls, SD | $60K | 2021 |
| Cheetah Conservation FundCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2021 |
| Museum Of The American RevolutionCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2021 |