Private foundation · EIN 27-3949457 · Salt Lake Cty, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas and Candace Dee 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: 15 grants paid, $388K total, median $15K. 87% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$388K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in UT
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 12 of 15 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ronald McDonald HouseSalt Lake City, UTLeading With Love Campaign; Emergency Lodging Fund$60K
The Children's CenterSalt Lake City, UTNew Children's Mental Health Campus.$50K
The Nature Conservancy of UtahSalt Lake City, UTUtah project support - new campaign$25K
University of Utah - Dept of MediciSalt Lake City, UTJack Athens MD Endowed Professorship$25K
Wasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTFacilities relocation and progam expansion.$25K
Intermountain FoundationOgden, UTMcKay-Dee Hospital$15K
Utah Clean EnergySalt Lake City, UTProgrammatic support$15K
Seager Memorial ClinicOgden, UTNew clinic building and remodel.$13K
Krcl Community RadioSalt Lake City, UTCommunity Connection Campaign.$10K
John a Moran Eye CenterSalt Lake City, UTLocal Outreach Programs.$5,000
Bear Lake WatchSt Charles, IDEndowment for Operations.$5,000
Peery's Egyptian TheaterOgden, UT100th Anniversary Gala sponsorship$5,000

By state: Utah 13 · Oregon 1 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Thomas and Candace Dee Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salt Lake Cty, Utah, administered in care of Thomas D Dee III, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Thomas and Candace Dee 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 Thomas and Candace Dee Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $388K across 15 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Thomas and Candace Dee Foundation give?

Utah (13 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Idaho (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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