Private foundation · EIN 26-2169255 · Tyler, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dew 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: 89 grants paid, $7.9M total, median $20K. 24% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
89
$7.9M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$37M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 89 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Affordable Housing for ArtistsLos Angeles, CAReno aha center$4.8M
American Museum of Ceramic ArtPomona, CAMortgage payoff campaign and general operating support$230K
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOFeeding programs for children, community outreaches and disaster response$150K
Midwest Food Bank NfpNormal, ILFood procurement - texas$150K
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CATeam rubicon unrestricted ready reserve$100K
Keck School of Medicine of USCLos Angeles, CAAmplifying the impact of artist in residence ted meyer's art and medicine programming$100K
Mercy ShipsLindale, TXPaving the way for safer surgery in africa$100K
Next Stage Arts Project IncPutney, VTNext stage arts 15th anniversary$100K
Arts Connection Fiscal Sponsor of ISan Bernadino, CAOperating support: creative fields and early childhood programs$100K
Matthews Hope Ministries IncWinter Garden, FL90th birthday honorarium/matthew's hope/matthew's home bill morris honorarium/bill morris honorarium/bill morris honorarium for matthews ho…$90K
Joshua Tree Living Arts HdlacJoshua Tree, CAGroundwork arts program$87K
Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NVCore food distribution$80K
Third Coast Percussion NfpChicago, ILTcp 20th anniversary bash (working title)$80K
Open Studio ProjectEvanston, ILGeneral operating$80K
Experimental Sound StudioChicago, ILGeneral operating support, binion artist archive phase iii: mariana mejia$72K
Chicago Film Archives NfpChicago, ILPreserving, securing, and storing cfa's digital assets$50K
Medical Institute for Sexual HealthDallas, TXExpansion of the science and research function of the medical institute$50K
Water MissionNorth Charleston, SCSafe water after disaster - meeting urgent needs$50K
Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NVEducation and research at the nevada museum of art$50K
St Vinnys BistroSan Antonio, TXFeeding the homeless at haven for hope$50K
ChildsafeSan Antonio, TXCommunity based family advocacy program$50K
Mii-Tree Veteran ProjectJoshua Tree, CAMii-tree veteran project$50K
Note-Able Music Therapy ServicesReno, NVMusic therapy expansion project$50K
Fractured AtlasHartsdale, NYHer only light/iam residency/pontiac press project$45K
Hyde Park Art CenterChicago, ILGeneral operating support at hyde park art center$40K
Fulcrum ArtsPasadena, CABoxoprojects/the mojave project$40K
Morongo Basin Unity Home IncYucca Valley, CAMorongo basin unity home inc$40K
Center for InquiryAmherst, NYCfi west - feed your brain speaker series for 2025$36K
National Recycling CoalitionBerthoud, CONational recycling coalition - website/technology upgrades$31K
Cedille Chicago NfpChicago, ILGeneral operating support$30K
Warren W Cherry PreschoolEvanston, ILScholarships for families of greatest financial need$30K
Art Share Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACreative space renewal: sustainable upgrades for future growth$30K
Craft ContemporaryLos Angeles, CAExpanding access and education in craft$30K
University of Texas Foundation forAustin, TXStrong star dew foundation warrior resiliency travel fund$30K
Joshua Tree Foundation for Arts EcoJoshua Tree, CAAdministrative salary support$30K
Restoring Hope Family Resource CentPearsall, TXOperating expenses$30K
Inner-City ArtsLos Angeles, CAProfessional Development Institute EXPENSES$25K
Hill Country Pregnancy Care CenterBoerne, TXPromoting healthy families with prenatal and parenting support$25K
River City AdvocacyNew Braunfels, TXGeneral operating support 2023-2024$25K
AbilityfirstPasadena, CA2024 abilityfirst camp paivika grant request$25K
Old Irving Park Community ClinicChicago, ILFree healthcare for low-income, uninsured adults$25K
Children's Fund IncSan Bernardino, CARoject safe and emergency needs$25K
Reno Jazz OrchestraReno, NVThe reno jazz orchestra education program$25K
Pasadena Waldorf SchoolAltadena, CAThe high school ceramics outdoor classroom$21K
Cibolo Nature Center & FarmBoerne, TXDeep roots: developing life skills and career readiness in foster care youth and through gardening$20K
For Kids FoundationReno, NVHigh five for northern nevada children program$20K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MITexas student scholarship$20K
Rollan Melton Elementary SchoolReno, NVSchool supplies to improve rollan melton$20K
Equipping AfricaTucson, AZEquipping africa$20K
United Service Organizations IncArlington, VAOperational and programmatic support of uso san antonio warrior and family support center$20K
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery MuseumReno, NVThe discovery's outreach program$20K
Music With ConfidenceSparks, NVGeneral operations$20K
Meals on Wheels Northeastern IllinoEvanston, ILNorthbrook facility expansion$20K
Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TXSan antonio ramp project$20K
K9s for WarriorsSan Antonio, TXK9s for warriors texas$20K
Texas Empowerment AcademyAustin, TXTexas empowerment academy$20K
Bergheim Volunteer Fire DepartmentBergheim, TXOutfit eight volunteer firefighters with a complete set of ballistic personal protective gear$17K
Free2luvSeattle, WAExpress it! saving youth's lives through mental health education and the arts$15K
Tutoring ChicagoChicago, ILOne to one tutoring for students facing economic barriers$15K
Project MendSan Antonio, TXMedical equipment reuse$15K

By state: California 25 · Illinois 21 · Texas 21 · Nevada 9 · Missouri 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Dew Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tyler, Texas, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Dew 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 Dew Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.9M across 89 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Dew Foundation give?

California (25 grants), Illinois (21 grants), Texas (21 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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