Private foundation · EIN 81-2454663 · Hartley, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

De Jong 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: 7 grants paid, $75K total, median $1,000. 71% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$75K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in TX
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Farm FoundationDallas, TXPublic assistance$50K
The Educational Fdtn of Alpha GammaKansas City, MOEducation$20K
Courtney DeasonCanyon, TXEducation$1,000
Student Id A2046567Oklahoma City, OKEducation$1,000
Matt SmuldersHartley, TXEducation$1,000
Student Id 1162124Canyon, TXEducation$1,000
Texas Tech University Scholarship OLubbock, TXEducation$1,000

By state: Texas 5 · Missouri 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

De Jong Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hartley, Texas, administered in care of Cheri De Jong, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 De Jong 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 De Jong Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 7 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does De Jong Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), Missouri (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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