Grants paid in 2025
58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | Charitable | $100K |
| The Carter CenterAtlanta, GA | Charitable | $100K |
| Jills HouseVienna, VA | Charitable | $75K |
| Yiddish Book CenterAmherst, MA | Charitable | $50K |
| Red Wiggler FarmClarksburg, MD | Charitable | $40K |
| Just Tryan It IncBethesda, MD | Charitable | $30K |
| Cambridge Camping AssociationCambridge, MA | Charitable | $30K |
| Comfort CasesRockville, MD | Charitable | $30K |
| Bread for the CityWashington, DC | Charitable | $30K |
| Manna Food CenterSilver Springs, MD | Charitable | $30K |
| Anacostia Watershed FoundationWashington, DC | Charitable | $25K |
| Visiting Nurse Services of NyNew York, NY | Charitable | $25K |
| An Open Book FoundationWashington, DC | Charitable | $25K |
| WamuWashington, DC | Charitable | $25K |
| Voices for a Second ChanceWashington, DC | Charitable | $25K |
| Providence Presbyterian ChurchSalisbury, MD | Charitable | $25K |
| Planned Parenthood of Metro DCWashington, DC | Charitable | $20K |
| Shepards TableSilver Springs, MD | Charitable | $20K |
| Free Minds Book ClubWashington, DC | Charitable | $20K |
| Jubille JumpstartWashington, DC | Charitable | $15K |
| Rebuilding Together Montgomery CounWashington, DC | Charitable | $15K |
| Mid Atlantic Innocence ProjectWashington, DC | Charitable | $15K |
| My Sisters PlaceWashington, DC | Charitable | $15K |
| Every LibraryRiverside, IL | Charitable | $15K |
| Kids GardeningAnnapolis, MD | Charitable | $15K |
| Lost Dog Rescue FoundationArlington, VA | Charitable | $10K |
| Sunflower BakeryGaithersburg, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| 826 DCWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Cure AlzheimersWest Chester, PA | Charitable | $10K |
| National Park TrustRockville, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| Interplay OrchestraBethesda, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| Un Prison ProjectSan Quentin, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| Washington Youth GardenWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Every 1 Can WorkFairfax, VA | Charitable | $10K |
| DC Family Youth InitiativeWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Little Friends for PeaceAccokeek, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| Cure PspsBellevue, WA | Charitable | $10K |
| Glen Echo PartnershipGlen Echo, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| Pads 4 RefugeesMerritt Island, FL | Charitable | $10K |
| Nature ForwardChevy Chase, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| We Need Diverse BooksBethesda, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| Home Not BordersHyattsville, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| The Tra Ron CenterWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Urban Adventure SquadWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| DC Central KitchenWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Alport Syndrome FoundationScottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $10K |
| George Pocock FoundationSeattle, WA | Charitable | $10K |
| Community ForkliftEdmonston, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| DC Youth OrchestraWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Just Detention InternationalLos Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| Second Look ProjectWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Stepping Stones ShelterRockville, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| The National Reentry NetworkWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Upstream USABoston, MA | Charitable | $10K |
| VisartsRockville, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| Children of Incarcerated ParentsFrederick, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Negotiation WorksWashington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Patesi FoundationGaithersburg, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
By state: District of Columbia 21 · Maryland 20 · New York 2 · Georgia 1 · Virginia 3 · Massachusetts 3
About this foundation
Deck Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of David Elkes, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Deck 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 Deck Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 58 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Deck Foundation give?
District of Columbia (21 grants), Maryland (20 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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