Private foundation · EIN 22-3702778 · Coconut Grove, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Deeks Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $7,500. 42% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$1.4M
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in FL
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
MS Gift IncPurchase, NYTo support the community$1.0M
Pelican Harbor Seabird StationMiami, FLTo support wildlife rescue service$359K
Horizons National Student Enrichment Program IncWestport, CTTo suppport educational development$20K
Ranch Hands RescueJustin, TXTo support horses and livestock rescue services$10K
The Miami Foundation - Miami GivingMiami, FLTo support the community through service activities$10K
WildcoastDel Mar, CATo support conderving coastal and marine ecosystems$10K
A Forever Home RescueChantilly, VATo support animal rescue service$5,000
The Andy Bovin Memorial FundNew York, NYTo support medical treatment of families$3,000
Women's ClubCoconut Grove, FLTo support the community through their service activities$3,000
The Nature ConservatoryArlington, VATo support protecting environment$700
Sylvester Cancer CenterMiami, FLTo support medical development$500
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLTo support educational development$500

By state: New York 2 · Florida 5 · Connecticut 1 · Texas 1 · California 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Deeks Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Coconut Grove, Florida, administered in care of Monica Deeks, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Deeks Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Deeks Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 12 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Deeks Family Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), Florida (5 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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