Private foundation · EIN 74-2807323 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dehan 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $550K total, median $75K. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$550K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral Support$200K
Cross Catholic OutreachBoca Raton, FLGeneral Support$150K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNChildren's Medical Research$100K
Sisters of St Mary of NamurFort Worth, TXGeneral Support$50K
Wichita Falls Area Food BankWichita Falls, TXGeneral Support$25K
Wichita Falls Faith MissionWichita Falls, TXGeneral Support$25K

By state: North Carolina 1 · Florida 1 · Texas 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Dehan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Steve Dehan, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Dehan Family 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 Dehan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $550K across 6 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Dehan Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), Texas (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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