Private foundation · EIN 87-2550558 · Millbrook, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Deer Camp 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: 15 grants paid, $45K total, median $2,000. 60% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$45K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NY
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Empowers Africa for MotseNew York, NYGeneral operations$10K
Charities and Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VAGeneral operations$8,500
Marsh Sancturary IncMount Kisco, NYGeneral operations$5,000
Teatown Lake ReservationOssining, NYGeneral operations$5,000
Adirondack Mountain Reserve FoundationSt Huberts, NYGeneral operations$3,000
International Friends of London LibraryNew York, NYGeneral operations$2,500
Memorial Sloan KetteringHagerstown, MDGeneral operations$2,000
Native Plant Center at Westchester Community CollegeValhalla, NYGeneral operations$2,000
Inaturlist IncSan Raphael, CAGeneral operations$1,500
Mt Kisco Interfaith Food PantryMount Kisco, NYGeneral operations$1,500
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operations$1,000
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower CenterAustin, TXGeneral operations$1,000
Wounded Warriors ProjectTopeka, KSGeneral operations$1,000
National Audubon SocietyNew York, NYGeneral operations$600
Lucky Orphans Horse RescueDover Plains, NYGeneral operations$500

By state: New York 9 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Deer Camp Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Millbrook, New York, administered in care of Thomas W Keesee III, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Deer Camp 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 Deer Camp Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $45K across 15 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Deer Camp Foundation give?

New York (9 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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