Private foundation · EIN 38-7211695 · Phoenixville, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Family Deeds 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $249K total, median $15K. 80% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$249K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in PA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rider UniversityLawrenceville, NJTo further public service$125K
Life Science Cares PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PATo further public service$100K
St Mary's Franciscan ShelterPhoenixville, PATo further public service$15K
Boys and Girls Club of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PATo further public service$5,000
Phoenixville Community Education FoundationPhoenixville, PATo further public service$4,000

By state: New Jersey 1 · Pennsylvania 4

About this foundation

The Family Deeds Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, administered in care of David S Kovsky, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 The Family Deeds Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Family Deeds Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $249K across 5 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The Family Deeds Foundation give?

New Jersey (1 grants), Pennsylvania (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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